The body must adapt to the new shape. After the operation the staff at Dr. Slazus's office will supply you with information on the treatment of the eyes as well as an exercise program. As people become older and experience more difficulty in focusing their eyes for close objects, glasses are necessary for reading and close-up work. This condition is called presbyopia. It usually starts around age 45 and progressively requires stronger glasses.
Treatment is with glasses or surgical reversal.
This is a serious eye problem that may occur at any age without apparent cause. However, it most frequently appears in middle-aged and older individuals. A hard solid blow in to the eye may detach the retina as well. Most retinal detachments are caused by the presence of one or more small holes or tears in the retina. Normal aging can sometimes cause the retina to thin and detoriorate and sometimes tear.