Affordable Care Health Insurance Senior Supplement
By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-12-09 23:50:09 | Word Count: 664
With all of the Affordable Care Health Insurance Senior Supplements available for seniors, seniors should visit the eye doctor and other health physicians at least once per year, depending on their health. The health of a senior needs to be monitored more than a younger person because changes in the body are more frequent as we age. Seniors may start to notice changes in their sight, and changes around their eyes. The eyes can indicate changes in the body that seniors may need to know. Eye disease, such as glaucoma, can be found in seniors. Senior care and Eye exams yearly can help a senior understand any changes happening in the eyes, and if they have any eye disease. It is important for seniors to know of any eye changes to maintain their health and well being.
Some changes to the eyes and around the eyes indicate health problems. A stye in the eye can mean that there is a rare cancer in the eye. A small, red bump along the eyelid margin is a stye in the eye, but if this stye lasts more than three months, it may be sebaceous gland carcinoma. Cancerous cysts may also mimic stye, which can result in loss of eyelashes around the stye. When your senior loved one notices that this stye is not going away, they should contact an ophthalmologist to get the stye removed. The lab will process the stye to see if it was cancerous or benign. The senior may also notice bumps on the eyelid that are yellow in color. This can mean that the senior has high cholesterol. You should go to an eye doctor if you notice these yellow bumps on the eyelids.
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Your senior loved one may have eyestrain, which can be caused by using a computer, reading fine print, or dried out tired eyes. Usually televisions, computer screens, and reading books will cause eye strain in older individuals. Less eyestrain is better for the eyes, and you will experience less headaches and less blurry vision. Your loved one may also be experiencing stuff in the edges of their eyes which can be caused by inflammation of the eyelids. The eyes may feel irritated and may have crusty particles near the eye. See a doctor if a warm washcloth to the eyes does not loosen these particles. Your loved one may need to take antibiotics to avoid any further infections.
Some people may see lights or lines in their vision. This can be cause from migraines in the eye. Caffeine, alcohol, and stress can cause these lights in the seniors vision. Specialists can assist people who experience these visions and other symptoms to further investigating the causes of the lights and lines in the vision. Red itchy eyes can be caused by irritation to the eyes such as allergies. Eye allergies can be caused by pollen, dander, or airborne dust. Make-ups can cause eyes to become itchy and swollen. Usually, staying away from the things that make your eyes itchy can reduce the swelling, but if the inflammation and redness continues, contact a doctor.
The whites of the eyes can turn yellow which is can be a sign of jaundice. Adults who have problems with their liver, their gallbladder, or hepatitis, can experience yellowing of the eyes. Your doctor should be told of this issue right away. Diabetics may also want to be aware of blurred vision, since this can be a sign of bleeding. If your loved one has diabetes, make sure to monitor their vision, and have them go to the eye doctor at least once per year (or more if recommended by a physician).
Some seniors experience double-vision, which can be a result of a stroke or neurological problem. Seniors are at-risk for eye disease, along with other health ailments. Seniors need to pay close attention to their vision, as well as people who are taking care of the senior. Family members need to notice small and large changes in the eyes, as well as asking their senior loved one if they have had any issues with their vision in the recent past. It is a good idea to be kept up to date on your seniors eye health, as well as their overall health and well being.
