Some diseases of the retina are more likely to occur in old age, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy (if people have diabetes), and detachment of the retina. Other eye diseases, such as cataracts, also become common. The muscles that squeeze the eyelids shut decrease in strength with age.

Common age-related eye problems include presbyopia, glaucoma, dry eyes, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and temporal arteritis. Age sometimes brings changes that weaken your vision and eyes, but there are things you can do to maintain lifelong eye and overall health. For more on the topic of aging have a look at this. The National Institute on Aging offers the following tips to maintain healthy strong eyes:

• Wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a wide-brimmed hat when you are outdoors.
• Quit smoking, which increases the risk of eye diseases.
• Eat nutritious foods that support eye health.
• Be physically active and maintain a healthy weight.
• Reduce high blood pressure, which can contribute to eye problems.
• If you have diabetes, which can lead to blindness, it’s important to control it.
• When focused on a computer or a single object, reduce eye strain by looking away every 20 minutes for about 20 seconds.
• Regular eye exams are also important to catch problems before they can develop into something more serious.
• Drink lots of water