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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Is it harder to see in the dark when you get older? The science behind aging eyes

By age 60, the human eye requires approximately three times more light to see than it did in your twenties. So, **is it harder to see in the dark when you get older**? The short answer is an unequivocal yes, and this phenomenon is a natural part of the aging process for most people.

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Oct 3, 2025

5 min

Why is it harder for older people to see at night?

According to the National Eye Institute, by age 80, more than half of all Americans will either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cloudy lens is just one reason why it's harder for older people to see at night, alongside a host of natural changes that affect eye function as we age.

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