Dimmer Colors

Lately, we have been discussing the eye and the changes that occur as one ages.  After searching through articles, I found a piece stating how color vision decreases as one becomes older.  This is labeled as a normal aging occurrence among the older population.  There is no treatment for this condition and is not severe, however, if you pursue a profession that requires fine color discrimination such as an artist, one may have to be more concerned. 

As seen in class, the rods and cones are what allow us to view colors.  As we age, cells in the retina, which are the cells that are responsible for color vision, decline in sensitivity.  These cells becoming less sensitive prevent us from seeing bright, noticeable colors.  Therefore, older individuals may be viewing a bright piece of artwork differently then younger adults, viewing the painting with faded, washed out colors. 

                                              

                                              How Your Vision Changes as You Age

                                              http://www.allaboutvision.com/over60/vision-changes.htm