Healthy Aging Month: Protecting Your Vision as You Grow Older
Healthy Aging Month: Protecting Your Vision as You Grow Older
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on maintaining wellness in every stage of life. While many people think of heart health, bone strength, or nutrition, eye health is equally important—especially as we age.
Why Eye Health Matters with Age
Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but some conditions can significantly impact quality of life if left untreated. Among the most common age-related retinal diseases are:
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): The leading cause of central vision loss in adults over 60. Many patients require specialized macular degeneration treatment to slow progression.
• Diabetic Retinopathy: Damage to the retina’s blood vessels caused by diabetes. This is one of the most common causes of vision loss in working-age adults.
• Retinal Vein Occlusion: A blockage in the veins of the retina that can result in sudden, severe vision loss.
These conditions often progress silently in the early stages, which is why routine retina exams and early diagnosis are essential.
Advanced Retina Care in Middle Tennessee
At Tennessee Retina, our board-certified retina specialists in Middle Tennessee and Southern KY, provide comprehensive care for complex eye conditions. With ten convenient retina clinic locations, we make it easier for patients to access advanced diagnostic testing, innovative treatment options, and personalized management plans.
Our physicians are leaders in the field, offering expertise in:
• Macular degeneration treatment
• Diabetic retinopathy management
• Retinal vein occlusion care
• Surgical and non-surgical retina procedures
We work closely with patients and referring eye care providers to ensure collaborative, high-quality care that supports both vision and overall wellness.
How to Support Healthy Vision as You Age
In addition to receiving care from a retina specialist, you can help protect your vision with these steps:
• Schedule comprehensive dilated eye exams regularly.
• Pay attention to new vision changes, including blurriness, blind spots, or distortions.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation.
Supporting Healthy Aging Together
Healthy aging is about more than just living longer—it’s about protecting your quality of life. At Tennessee Retina, we’re committed to helping patients preserve their sight so they can continue doing the things they love.
