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Age-Related Vision Problems Age-related vision changes happen to many people as they grow older. But eye problems aren't something you should simply write off as normal. Some result from new or worsening vision disorders. As age advances, these might quietly creep up on you, stealing a piece of your vision at a time.

Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly Jan. 22, 2013 -- Hearing loss and mental decline are two common conditions of aging, and now a new study finds that they may be related. Older people with hearing deficits were more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking over the course of the study.

Supplements for Vision and Healthy Eyes You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) vision supplements containing these nutrients -- and claims for others that have not been tested in clinical studies.

Eye Diseases Rising at Rapid Rates in U.S. Biggest Rises Seen in Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration June 20, 2012 -- Vision problems -- many of them potentially causing severe vision loss or blindness -- are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report.