We were contacted by Meghan Villalba, the Co-Founder & President of AROCC.org, an organization dedicated to compiling resources for chronic conditions from around the web and making them
easily accessible to all.
Eye health in seniors is an extremely important topic. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately one in three elderly people experience some type of vision reduction or eye disease by age 65. There seems to be a severe lack of information and resources around
senior eye health.
They shared a comprehensive guide to eye care for seniors that was put together by the Ophthalmology team over at UCF Health (University of Central Florida health practice).
This guide provides detailed info on a number of important topics including:
The four most common eye conditions/diseases
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Eye Disease
Preventative eye care tips
Eye check-up protocol
Convincing family members to see an ophthalmologist (so important!)
Check it out!
https://ucfhealth.com/our-services/ophthalmology/eye-care-for-seniors-guide/