for.
One or two may be normal aging.
Three or more that keep happening? See a doctor this month.
10. Trouble with Visual & Spatial Judgment
(Stairs look steeper than they used to)
Depth perception and contrast fade first — not because eyes weaken, but because the brain struggles to process what the eyes see.
Early clues:
- Hesitating on stairs or curbs
- Bumping into furniture that’s always been there
- Difficulty pouring water without spilling
- Getting confused by reflections or shadows
A 2023 study in Neurology found people with early visual-spatial issues
