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What happens to the eyes as we age?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Most commonly: Presbyopia and cataracts. Other common age related eye diseases are dry eye, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Dr Pyles agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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