Patient caretaker assistance in reduced vision Elders.

• Patient caretaker assistance in reduced Vision is a big support to elderly.
• Vision can change drastically in the senior years.
• These changes are naturally as you get older but  when it affects your lifestyle than the problem starts.
• Many eye diseases have no early symptoms.
• When you cross 60 and beyond, you need to be aware of the warning signs of eye health problems.Because they can lead to vision loss.
• Older patient should get regular eye check up.It keeps a track of eye health and vision.

Causes of Reduced vision.

• Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that affects the centre of the light-sensitive retina.It is located at the back of the eye (macula) and cause central vision loss in senior patient.
• In Cataract problem patient eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy. Blurry vision is the most common affect of this.
• Diabetic retinopathy is another condition that occurs in patient with diabetes. Damage occurs of small blood vessels that nourishes the retina. Chronic cases can cause even blindness.
• Dry eye is a type in which patient produces poor quality tears. It is common particularly in older patients.
• Glaucoma is a group of eye disease where there is  damage to the optic nerve..
• In Retinal detachment retina separates from underlying tissue. It can lead to permanent vision loss of elder patients.

 Patient caretaker tips to maintain  healthy eyes of their Pateints.

• Trained attendant can make elders wear sunglasses when taking them out.like for a walk or to the market.
• Vitamin A rich foods are vital in elder diet.
• For Diabetic patients monitoring of sugar levels has to be noted by Medical attendant.
• Avoid long exposure to mobile screen.

Weeheal is providing patient care and elderly services at home in Mohali and Chandigarh. To know more. Kindly contact us at 9056667111.