5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist

As people age, vision naturally declines and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50.

AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.

The condition degrades the ability to read, drive and recognize faces. AMD has no cure, so experts advocate for early detection and prevention.