95 What is the difference between bifocals and progressive lenses? Anti-VEGF agents slow down the growth of blood vessels in the eye. The two most common hearing aids are in the ear and behind the ear . Behind-the-ear hearing aids usually have more features, sound better, are usually available with rechargeable batteries, break less often, and are more comfortable. bedridden: allettato bladder: vescica blurry: sfocato bowel: intestino high-pitched: acuto leak: perdita tiny: minuscolo to weaken: indebolirsi to wear out: logorarsi MINOR PHYSICAL ISSUES Eye problems Besides presbyopia, which starts around age 40 and continues into old age , other common eye problems may be: cataract, a condition where the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, making your vision blurry, like looking through a foggy window. It usually develops slowly and can be treated with surgery to replace the cloudy lens with a clear, artificial one; glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. It is often caused by high pressure inside the eye and can lead to vision loss if not treated. Unlike cataracts, glaucoma doesn t usually cause symptoms early on, so regular eye check-ups are important to catch it early and prevent serious damage; macular degeneration, an age-related retinal condition which affects central vision: people with macular degeneration can t see things directly in front of them. The main treatment is the injection of medications called anti-VEGF agents . 192 ADULTS AnD ELDERLY PEOPLE Hearing problems Presbycusis is the gradual loss of hearing that happens as people get older. It usually starts around the age of 60 and affects the ability to hear high-pitched sounds, making it harder to understand speech, especially in noisy places. People might notice they need to ask others to speak more clearly or turn up the volume on the TV. Presbycusis happens because the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, which help detect sound, wear out over time. While it can t be cured, hearing aids and other devices can help people hear better and improve their quality of life. Incontinence Incontinence in old age is when a person has trouble controlling their bladder or bowel movements, leading to accidental leaks. It is common as people get older because muscles that control these functions can weaken, and other health issues can make it harder to manage. This can be embarrassing and inconvenient, but there are treatments, products, and strategies to help manage it. Talking to a doctor can help find the right solution to improve comfort and confidence.