Loss of eyesight can make it difficult for older adults to perform daily activities, such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and navigating the home without assistance. Continue reading to learn about some of the top reasons seniors lose their eyesight. Macular Degeneration One of the leading causes of vision loss in seniors over the age of 65 is macular degeneration. The macula is an area in the retina that controls central vision. As seniors grow older, the macula may begin to deteriorate, causing the visual field to become dark and blurry. Aging adults who have been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) generally lose their central vision, whether they have exudative (wet) or nonexudative (dry) AMD. However, the disease may not…