{"id":9337,"date":"2024-07-30T18:26:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T18:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:51:34","slug":"cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataracts vs. Glaucoma: 10 Senior Eye Health Tips for Protection and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last updated: April 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cataracts and glaucoma are two common eye conditions that can significantly impact your quality of vision. If you or a loved one are concerned about either condition, early detection and treatment are key in maintaining proper eye health and preventing the condition from worsening. In this article, learn the key differences between cataracts and glaucoma and discover tips for protecting your eyes from long-term vision loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<style>\n.blog-key-takeaways{\nborder-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 60px 10px 50px;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 15px -3px #00000029;\n}\n.blog-key-takeaways h3 {\ntext-color: #004976;\n   margin-bottom: 10px;\n    font-size: 24px;\nfont-weight:700;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#What_is_glaucoma\" >What is glaucoma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#What_are_cataracts\" >What are cataracts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#Glaucoma_vs_cataracts_Key_differences\" >Glaucoma vs. cataracts: Key differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#10_Tips_for_protection_against_cataracts_and_glaucoma\" >10 Tips for protection against cataracts and glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/blogs\/cataracts-vs-glaucoma-10-senior-eye-health-tips-for-protection-and-prevention\/#Finding_support_at_home\" >Finding support at home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cataracts cause cloudy vision due to lens changes and can usually be treated with surgery, while glaucoma involves damage to the optic nerve and can lead to permanent vision loss if not detected early enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential for seniors, as conditions like glaucoma can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms until vision is already affected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurry vision, halos around lights, loss of peripheral vision, or difficulty seeing at light should be addressed with an eye care professional as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can help prevent these conditions and protect your vision by maintaining healthy habits, such as managing chronic conditions and eating a nutritious diet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-glaucoma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_glaucoma\"><\/span>What is glaucoma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaucoma refers to a build-up of fluids within the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve, or the part of the eye that sends signals to the brain and allows you to see the objects in front of you. This fluid build-up puts excessive pressure on the eye and can lead to irreversible vision loss, according to the Cleveland Clinic. While the most common type is open-angle glaucoma, other less common types, like narrow-angle glaucoma and congenital glaucoma, can be equally problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaucoma can be hereditary, but it can also be caused by eye injury or another pre-existing health condition. Usually, the first signs of glaucoma are difficult to spot because symptoms happen over the course of many years. Because the course is so gradual, immediate changes in vision often go unnoticed. However, warning signs of glaucoma can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pressure or pain in one or both eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeing halos around lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blind spots or low vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred eyesight or tunnel vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red eyes<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-cataracts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_cataracts\"><\/span>What are cataracts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cataract is an eye disorder in which the fibers and proteins that make up the lens\u2019 tissue break down and form a cloudy film. This can happen because of an injury to the lens\u2019 tissue, but simple aging is the most common cause because our eyes\u2019 lenses become thicker and less flexible as we age, and thus are more prone to injury. Like glaucoma, cataracts can also be hereditary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms typically develop over time and do not immediately affect eyesight. Warning signs of cataracts, according to Mayo Clinic, can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clouded or blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double vision in one eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble with nighttime vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors appearing faded or yellowish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light sensitivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeing halos around lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent changes to eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glaucoma-vs-cataracts-key-differences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glaucoma_vs_cataracts_Key_differences\"><\/span>Glaucoma vs. cataracts: Key differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaucoma and cataracts share similar symptoms, but they have vastly different effects. If you or a loved one is concerned about cataracts or glaucoma, learning what makes each condition unique can help you spot the warning signs and determine the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are noteworthy differences between glaucoma and cataracts, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Effect<\/strong>. Whereas glaucoma affects the optic nerve causing excessive pressure within the eye, cataracts affect the eye\u2019s lens causing cloudy or blurred vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severity<\/strong>. Cataracts aren\u2019t considered an emergency medical condition. Glaucoma, however, is more urgent, requiring early detection and treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permanence<\/strong>. Cataracts\u2019 effects can be reversed with surgery. Unfortunately, any vision loss due to glaucoma is permanent; however, surgery can help treat symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>. Glaucoma laser surgery is a much different procedure than that of eye surgery for cataracts. While cataracts surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial one, glaucoma surgery involves either opening the blocked canals within the eye to prevent further blockage or creating new drainage paths to the outside of the eye.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-tips-for-protection-against-cataracts-and-glaucoma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tips_for_protection_against_cataracts_and_glaucoma\"><\/span>10 Tips for protection against cataracts and glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your loved one protect their vision from cataracts and glaucoma long-term with these senior eye health tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay up to date on routine eye exams<\/strong>. One of the best things you can do to stay ahead of eye conditions is to attend routine screenings\u2014whether you\u2019re already <a href=\"..\/..\/coping-with-vision-loss-tips-for-seniors-and-family-caregivers\/\">coping with vision los<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/blogs\/coping-with-vision-loss-tips-for-seniors-and-family-caregivers\/\">s<\/a> or you\u2019re wanting to prevent it. At an eye exam, the doctor will thoroughly examine each eye for signs of damage or disease to catch cataracts or glaucoma as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Know your risk factors<\/strong>. Talk with a doctor about potential factors that may put you or your loved one at higher risk for developing glaucoma or cataracts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Risk factors for cataracts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive smoking and alcohol use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term use of corticosteroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous eye injury or surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of cataracts<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Risk factors for glaucoma include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farsightedness or near sightedness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High or low blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term use of corticosteroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous eye injury or surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of glaucoma<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep your blood pressure and blood sugar levels in check<\/strong>. A plate full of colorful fruits and vegetables is a great defense against vision loss. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals that contribute to happy, healthy eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exercise mindfully<\/strong>. When your heart rate increases during strenuous activity, the pressure in your eyes also increases. When exercising, keep an eye on your heart rate and stop to rest frequently. Moderate exercise like a brisk walk is a safe option to move your body while protecting your eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear eye protection when appropriate<\/strong>. Be sure to use protective eyewear when doing chores that involve strong chemicals or flying debris\u2014doing so can reduce the risk of eye injury by 90%.<sup> 4<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear sunglasses when outside<\/strong>. When selecting sunglasses, it\u2019s best to choose ones with large, polarized lenses that offer 100% UV protection. Most drug stores offer plenty of affordable yet effective options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid upturned positions<\/strong>. Placing your head below your heart for extended periods of time raises the pressure in your eyes, which can increase the risk for glaucoma. Try to avoid using items like inversion tables or gravity boots, as well as certain head-down yoga positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat any sleep conditions<\/strong>, especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). When left untreated, sleeping disorders like OSA can sometimes lead to more serious health problems, including glaucoma and other eye conditions. Make sure you address any sleep concerns with a doctor and get a good night\u2019s rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take care of your oral health<\/strong>. Some studies indicate that there may be a connection between gum disease and eye health. Be sure to keep up with your regular dental screenings, and brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tell your eye doctor about any medications you\u2019re taking<\/strong>. Blood pressure medicine and steroids can worsen glaucoma damage. Talk to your doctor candidly about any medications or supplements you\u2019re taking so they can provide you with the most effective eye care.<sup> 5<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finding-support-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_support_at_home\"><\/span>Finding support at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vision loss is a challenging experience, but HomeWell Care Services is here to help make things easier. Our compassionate caregivers offer <a href=\"..\/..\/low-vision\/\">low visi<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/low-vision\/\">on support<\/a> to help restore independence and your families\u2019 peace of mind. To learn more and find help, schedule a consultation with us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in more health and safety tips? Check out our downloadable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/trusted-tips-guides\/\">Trusted Tips and Guides&nbsp;<\/a>where you can access more information about vision health and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4212-glaucoma\">Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Types &amp; Treatments | Cleveland Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/cataracts\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353790\">Cataracts \u2013 Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glaucoma.org\/articles\/do-i-have-cataracts-or-glaucoma\">Do I Have Cataracts Or Glaucoma? | Glaucoma Research Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/preventing-injuries\">Eye Injury Prevention | American Academy of Ophthalmology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/tips-prevention\/easy-steps-to-prevent-vision-loss-from-glaucoma\">10 Things To Do Today To Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma | American Academy of Ophthalmology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9338,"template":"","blog-category":[65],"class_list":["post-9337","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - 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