After age 40, the lens of the eye stiffens and can't refocus easily. Mom was right - carrots are good for the eyes Ophthalmologist Charles Barer, M.D., a member of Fairview Physician Associates, recommends a complete medical eye examination every two years between ages 40 and 64 and once a year thereafter. Besides examinations, Barer suggests wearing polarized sunglasses with an ultra-violet filter, avoiding tobacco, and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Bifocal contacts, good for both distance and near vision, are now widely available. This may be done surgically or with the use of contact lenses to eliminate the need to wear glasses.
Many people adjust quickly to the change.
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