LARGO, Fla. — Experts say changes in vision can be a part of aging, but significant declines in vision or complete vision loss can be a result of serious medical conditions.

Those can include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration — which are the leading causes of blindness in adults, according to the National Institutes of Health .

What You Need To Know • In 2024, an estimated 20 million people suffered from macular degeneration • Lighthouse of Pinellas prepares aging Americans for vision loss • Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in older Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health

Each year, millions of Americans who have seen through clear eyes all their lives suddenly find themselves in a gray area, unsure if or when t

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