Aging and the visual system.
The ocular aging process involves everyone. Misconceptions about visual changes from aging versus visual changes from a disease have resulted in needless vision loss for many in the older population. Lack of understanding and misinformation may cause a delay in seeking medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.
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D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D005123:Eye / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D009799:Ocular Physiological Phenomena; D011322:Primary Prevention; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*