Vision problems can occur at any age, and certainly crop up in baby boomers.
The good news is, even if glasses or treatment cannot correct or improve a particular condition, boomers with low vision can continue to lead active lives. In fact, there are many inexpensive low vision aids that can enhance the quality of life. According to the National Eye Institute , any changes in vision may indicate early onset of eye disease. In addition to the treatment solutions an eye doctor might recommend, Andrea Tannenbaum, President of Dynamic Living, Inc., says changing the approach or tools used to accomplish a task can make life easier. Most people are not aware of the variety of products that are designed specifically to support people with low vision.