Vascularity and subcutaneous fat are lost. Skin turgor is generally preserved. Bullous pemphigoid 3. Arcus senilis is usually a marker of significant hyperlipidemia in the elderly. Redness, eye pain, blurred vision, and headaches can be symptoms for glaucoma.
Cataracts never affect visual acuity.
The iris and ciliary body are not affected by aging. The tympanic membrane becomes thinner and less resilient. The external ear becomes wider, longer, and less flexible. A decreased sensitivity to low-frequency tones. The ossicular chain may show sclerotic changes.