It is critical that this fact be taken into account in planning for the future. With age, we undergo a natural process that reduces our visual abilities. Glare, illumination level, and transient adaptation are all important issues relative to vision, and they become increasingly important for the aging eye. One must consider proper lighting as a significant issue for the older adult's health and quality of life. We all need good lighting, but this is especially true for the elderly.
Prevention is important for both wellness and to avoid accidents.
There are major concerns about good lighting for the elderly. Note that almost all recommendations about lighting levels and other parameters have been determined solely for the younger eye. The older eye is different. Some of these issues are listed and then discussed in more depth below. Aging eyes need more light, especially for low contrast tasks.