KINE 3350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Asthma, Tinnitus, Late-Onset Hypogonadism
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Presbyopia loss of vision as part of the aging process. Lenses: more rigid with age less focus on objects close up, turn yellowish, color identification difficult. Iris: the color of the eyes begin to fade, occurs when dying, area of the soul. Decreased visual acuity: you have to eliminate glare because you are sensitive to it, ex: seeing a shiny floor, may assume you are there instead of where you should be, sunshine sensitivity, need larger print. Slower light and dark adaptations: prone to falls, have night lights to help. Identification of color: have trouble identifying actual color. Decrease in depth perception: have regular eye exams. Dangerous if they can"t wait driving is dangerous. 2 types: dry, wet more aggressive (lose vision quicker) High prevalence in people in front of the computer. Presbyacusis loss of ability to perceive sounds as part of the aging process. Isolation, paranoia when you think people are talking about you.