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The aging process brings with it various challenges in physical and mental health. The risk of chronic diseases increases, the immune system weakens, and physical activity levels generally decrease. Therefore, the importance of health checks and regular examinations increases in old age. The Importance of Regular Health Checks Regular health checks for older individuals. They are critical for monitoring health status, detecting potential health problems and taking preventive measures. Blood pressure measurements, blood tests, imaging tests and other specific tests provide early diagnosis of diseases common in old age. Assessment of Health Behaviors in Old Age Regular checkups help older individuals review their lifestyle habits and health behaviors. Health habits such as smoki...

Eye health is an important part of our overall health. Eye diseases can lead to serious consequences. One of these is glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve as a result of increased intraocular pressure. Glaucoma may not show its symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, the disease usually progresses silently and may cause vision loss. Symptoms of Glaucoma There are often no obvious symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, so the disease is difficult to diagnose. However, in progressive cases of glaucoma, the following symptoms may occur: Eye Pain or Headache: In the later stages of glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure can cause eye pain or headache. Blurred or Narrowed Vision: Glaucoma can cause a narrowing of the field of vision. The patien...