As you age, it is normal to notice a FEW changes in your vision. Some common ones for older adults may include losing the ability to see up close, having trouble distinguishing colors, such as blue from black, and needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light. BUT, to keep good vision and eye health into late age is possible if you take care of your peepers!

Maintaining your eye and vision health is critical to healthspan curve. If you lose your vision, your quality of life suffers incredibly. Losing your eyesight in the final years of your life will dramatically impact what you are able to get out of it.

Dr. Joshua Mali is a board-certified ophthalmologist and award-winning retinal specialist in private practice in Sarasota, Florida and is an Attending Physician at Manatee Memorial Hospital where he performs retinal surgeries. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Macular Degeneration Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering age-related macular degeneration patients.

Dr. Mali has published research in esteemed medical publications including JAMA Ophthalmology, is a regular contributing author for Ophthalmology Times, and serves on the editorial advisory board of Ocular Surgery News.

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