As an optometrist, I see how aging affects my patients every day. Their eyes are no exception. Losing their vision, and consequently, their independence, is one of the greatest fears older people have. Those who lose their vision are severely affected by it psychologically.
Jacqueline and Henri are patients of mine and both suffer from multiple eye conditions. Henri, a former truck driver, has had diabetes for several years. After noticing black spots and distorted lines in his sight, he failed to seek optometric advice before the black curtain of blindness fell. As a result, he can no longer look after himself and needs help with daily tasks.
