Seniors are often hesitant to discuss concerns regarding vision problems they may be experiencing. Family members and caregivers should know how to recognize the warning signs of vision loss in order to help the senior seek medical assistance when necessary.
Look for the following signs that may indicate vision loss:
- Constantly bumping into things
- Difficulty walking on irregular or bumpy surfaces
- Moving hesitantly or shuffling feet
- Slowly and cautiously going up and down stairs
- Over- or under-reaching for objects
- Squinting or tilting head to the side to see things
- Not noticing stains on clothing
- Having trouble identifying colors
- Problems getting food onto a fork or cutting food
Also, listen for the following complaints, as they may also be signs of vision problems:
- Seeing halos or rings around lights
- Having migraine headaches that blur vision
- Sore eyes
- Seeing spots, flashes, or having double vision
- Requiring more light to see
Encourage seniors who experience combinations of these symptoms to see an eye specialist. Click here for further tips on identifying vision loss in seniors .
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