During the next 25 years, the number of Americans over age 65 is expected to reach 50 million. Although many will not experience age-related visual impairments until the age of 60 or 70, some will begin to experience serious problems by the age of 40. The types of vision problems experienced by individuals as they age include difficulty in adapting to sudden changes in lighting, reduced color and depth perception, increased difficulties in dealing with barrages of visual information, and sight-threatening diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. As older workers continue to constitute an increasing portion of the labor force, the implications of age-related visual impairments become an increasingly important issue for employers. Many responses to this problem are possible. Improved eye care and screening techniques can help catch problems before they interfere seriously with work. Simple and inexpensive redesign of the workplace can help compensate for diminished eyesight. Retraining and closer matching of visual skills to work requirements can keep workers on the job longer. In addition, several private and government groups currently provide advice and resources for workers with vision impairment and for their employers. (MN)