What is the most common cause of visual loss in a 65 year old patient?
By the age of 65, approximately one in three people has some form of vision-reducing eye disease. While several conditions can affect sight, the most common cause of visual loss in a 65-year-old patient is often attributed to age-related changes, primarily age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. Understanding these conditions is key to early detection and treatment to preserve vision.