There is also an increased susceptibility to glare. Cataract - An opacity of the lens that affects visual acuity. Glaucoma - A disorder characterized by increased intraocular pressure that can lead to irreversible damage to the optic nerve. Symptoms may include redness and pain in the eye, blurred vision, halos, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Macular Degeneration - A disruption of the retinal pigment epithelial cells and photoreceptor cells in the macular region causing a loss of central visual acuity.
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in the elderly.
There is no treatment, although laser treatments in the wet type may prevent further loss of vision. The Ear Exam Aging affects the external, middle , and inner ear. The external ear becomes wider, longer, and less flexible. The tympanic membrane becomes thinner and less resilient. The ossicular chain may show sclerotic changes and the inner ear fluid is decreased.