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Faded Colors, Blurred Vision - Cataracts or Macular Degeneration? March 03, 2022 |
Hello Faded Colors and Blurred VisionCataracts or Macular Degeneration?It is not uncommon as we age to experience some blurred vision - faces aren't as clear or distinct as they used to be or perhaps words on a page are not as sharp and crisp as they once were. You try cleaning the lenses of your glasses thinking perhaps that's the problem or make an eye appointment to see if you need a new eye glass prescription.
Cataracts or Macular Degeneration?Both of these eye conditions are common in the senior population. According to the National Eye Institute "By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery."The American Macular Degeneration Foundation reports, that age related macular degeneration (AMD) is "the leading cause of vision loss for those aged 55 and older in the United States, affecting more than ten million Americans." Similar SymptomsBlurred vision is not the only shared symptom of cataracts and AMD.
Colors are not as bright and vivid as they once were and appear faded or dull.
Cataracts and Macular Degeneration Leslie Degner, RN, BSN Better Health for Better Vision www.WebRN-MacularDegeneration.com |
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