Affordable eye exams for older adults

This is more common the older you get. It happens because the lens of your eye loses elasticity over time, making it harder to focus on things up close.

This sometimes develops when your eyes don’t produce enough tears. Lack of quality tear film causes discomfort and blurred vision. Most adults over 65 have some dry eye symptoms.

Another common age-related change. You may need brighter light to perform the same tasks you always have, like reading or close-up work.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the #1 cause of vision loss in adults 50 and older. Symptoms start with blurred central vision. Risk of AMD is highest for adults over 60, smokers, Caucasians, and people with a family history of AMD.

This diseases damages the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. As the optic nerve deteriorates it creates blind spots in your field of vision. Glaucoma develops slowly, often without early symptoms or warning signs. Vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible. If untreated, glaucoma can cause total blindness.

They are cloudy areas in the lens caused by protein buildup, UV exposure, and aging. Cataracts are very common in older adults, and cause symptoms like blurred vision, reduced and/or increased sensitivity to light and color, double vision, and poor night vision. Cataracts are progressive and correctable.

This occurs when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged, leading to vision problems and eventually, possible blindness. The risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases the longer you live with diabetes. Regular diabetic eye care is essential for patients of all ages living with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.