Your Eyes as you Age

Making your home safer, more comfortable, and easier to navigate as you age.

On this page

✓ What you need to know

✓ Steps you can take today

✓ Medium effort, big reward

✓ Bigger adaptations that pay off

✓ Work with a professional

✓ Myth vs. Fact

✓ What the numbers say

✓ Funding programs

✓ Resources you can access

Developed with:

Dr. Walter Wittich

Associate professor at the School of Optometry, Université de Montréal. Dr. Wittich holds a Masters in Psychology and a PhD in Visual Neuroscience. He is recognized as a leading researcher, teacher, and defender of human rights for people with disabilities.

Reviewed by:

Dr. Eli Puterman
Last reviewed: January 2026

Disclaimer

This information is for general education purposes only and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.