Now at age 60, the Vice President is a living embodiment of how far cardiac care has come in little more than a generation, allowing heart attack survivors to lead full and active lives. While many older people experience no decline in driving skills as they age, some clearly do.
Vision impairment is a primary culprit in many cases.
Cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can affect vision gradually, so that people with low vision may not be fully aware of the changes in their eyesight. Learn the telltale signs of vision problems that may affect driving and how to implement specific changes in driving habit that could be life-saving.