Harry is 80.

English
drawing of man getting a vision test

Harry is 80 woman giving man a vision testand seems depressed lately. His wife has noticed a change in his mood around the house and is concerned. He has always loved to drive his car. But, lately, he's worried when he gets behind the wheel. His vision seems to be changing. Last week he almost hit a messenger on a bike. The eye doctor says he has a cataract in one eye and needs surgery.


8. Is cataract surgery likely to help Harry see better? Yes [1] / No [1]

9. Since he is 80, will Harry still have to stop driving his car anyway? Yes [2] / No [2]

10. Depression isn't normal at Harry's age. Maybe he needs to see a doctor. True [3] / False [3]

Date: 
July, 2010
Publication Type: 
Booklets
Keywords: 
Eyes and Vision [4]
Cataracts [5]
Driving [6]
NIH Pub ID: 
10-5431
Keywords (Global): 
Eyes and Vision [4]
Cataracts [5]
Driving [6]
Topics (Global): 
Healthy Aging and Longevity [7]
Channels (Global): 
health [8]
Publish Date: 
Thursday, July 1, 2010

Source URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/whats-your-aging-iq/harry-80