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Does eyesight worsen as we age? The truth about age-related vision changes

According to the National Institute on Aging, it is a normal part of aging to experience changes in your vision, with many people noticing issues like reduced close-up sight around age 40. So, to answer the question, does eyesight worsen as we age, the answer is a nuanced yes, as it's a natural process that affects most people over time.

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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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