Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(512) 899-2020

Compassionate Care and Expertise You Can Trust

  • Struggle to read the messages on your smartphone?
  • Do images appear less vibrant than they used to?

Growing old is a privilege.

But when it comes to eye health, aging can bring on several ocular conditions and diseases like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.

Vision impairment decreases one's ability to perform activities of daily living and increases the risk for depression.

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The eye doctors at EyeCare Specialties - South Towne can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With EyeCare Specialties - South Towne

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Whether you need reading glasses, bifocals, post-cataract surgery care, or eye disease co-management, we've got you covered! 

At EyeCare Specialties - South Towne in Oak Hill, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. That’s why annual eye exams are so important for seniors. Detecting eye conditions early on can help prevent or delay vision loss, keeping your vision clearer for longer. Some serious eye conditions don’t present noticeable symptoms until vision loss has occurred. Fortunately, these can be detected in their early stages by your eye care professional during your eye exam. 

If an eye disease is diagnosed, we’ll create a custom treatment plan and monitor your condition closely to ensure the best outcome. 

Contact EyeCare Specialties - South Towne today to schedule your eye exam!


Senior Vision FAQs

Can presbyopia be corrected?

Presbyopia, age-related farsightedness, affects your eyes’ ability to focus on near objects. You may become aware of presbyopia once you begin holding books and newspapers at arm’s length to be able to read them. This condition is a natural part of the aging process and affects virtually all adults in their 40s. Our eye doctors will diagnose and help correct your presbyopia so you can see clearly again. They'll provide you with corrective glasses and/or contact lenses, such as monovision and multifcoals.

What are the most common vision problems in the elderly?

The most common causes of vision loss among the elderly are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. 

  • Age-related macular degeneration is characterized by the loss of central vision. 
  • Glaucoma results in visual field loss.
  • Cataracts cause blurred vision and faded colors among the elderly.
  • Diabetic retinopathy is characterized by blurred vision and floaters, among other symptoms. 
  • Other conditions include dry or watery eyes and floaters. 

Because many of these conditions may initially be asymptomatic, it's critical that elderly patients undergo routine eye exams. The earlier these conditions are detected, the better the treatment outcome. 

Can macular degeneration be prevented?

Although there’s no sure-fire method for preventing eye disease, certain lifestyle habits can put the odds in your favor. To help ensure healthy vision for a lifetime, wear high-quality sunglasses whenever outdoors, quit smoking if you do, eat eye-healthy foods, and ask your optometrist about taking AREDS supplements. Most importantly, regular visits with your eye doctor are crucial to keeping your vision sharp throughout your golden years.

Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 02, 2024
I love this place! They have 5 stars for a reason!!!!
- Aug. 29, 2024
I highly recommend Stephanie Colorado O.D. My exam was very thorough. All my questions were answered... and I never felt rushed. I highly recommend.
- Aug. 18, 2024
Thorough, listens well, answered all of my questions, friendly
- May. 02, 2024
(Translated by Google) Dr. Stephanie has an excellent medical team and an extraordinary, very friend... ly staff… (Original) La Dra. Stephanie tiene un excelente equipo médico y un extraordinario personal de trabajo muy amables…
- Apr. 27, 2024
Great team, great care Dr Colorado explains her plan and reasons for follow up. Thank you all.
- Feb. 27, 2024
Dr. Colorado takes the time to explain whatever's going on with my eyes and answers questions. In ad... dition, it's easy to get an appointment at this office.
- Feb. 04, 2024
Despite the outrageous prices of eyewear across the board at most providers, The team was really awe... some, communicated very well and were open and honest and not at all pushy when it came time to purchase frames and lenses. Very good team!
- Jan. 17, 2024
All of the doctors at EyeCare Specialties are excellent. Dr Patel, in particular is extremely knowl... edgeable and personal. I have an eye disease with corneal transplants and Dr Patel was recommended and now I wouldn't consider another eye doctor. He is so thorough and experienced. It turns out that he worked with the same doctors in Houston who performed my transplants. It's been my pleasure to develop a great relationship with Dr Patel and all the staff at EyeCare Specialties. Their customer service is top notch and they take care to know who you are. I've recommended EyeCare Specialties to family and friends and I know you will be in great hands.
- Dec. 15, 2023
The professionals at EyeCare are exactly that. They are all very kind and knowledgeable at what they... do. It was a relaxing and positive experience, and I highly recommend EyeCare. Thank you so much for improving not only my eyesight, but also improving my outlook on life. : )
- Dec. 12, 2023
Dr. Stephanie Colorado is very nice, friendly and knowledgeable and always explains everything very ... clearly. I highly recommend her.
- Dec. 07, 2023
Best place to get your eyes checked
- Oct. 19, 2023
Dr. Manish Patel did such an amazing job with my LASIK that my next eye appointment was 8 years late... r. (Obviously he would have preferred I return earlier.) I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Patel - he's everything one wants in an eye care professional.
- Oct. 14, 2023
Dr. Haven is thorough and compassionate. Everyone at the practice has provided me great service in t... he years I’ve been a patient.
- Oct. 02, 2023
Great service, staff is extremely welcoming and thorough answering any questions. Would recommend to... anyone!
- Oct. 02, 2023
Highly recommended
- Sep. 03, 2023
Dr. Patel is awesome. As friendly as he is attentive and professional. It’s a little drive for me,... but I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Very satisfied with the service in this clinic. All the staff from the reception to the doctor were ... very kind and professional. It's not the first time we've been serving in this clinic. We are very satisfied and will definitely continue to cooperate. We recommend that all our friends go to this clinic.
- Jul. 13, 2023
Lovely people.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Great experience and awesome people
- May. 22, 2023
I have been going to EyeCare Specialties since I was a kid and the service has always been beyond am... azing. It’s rare to find a clinic with such knowledgeable, friendly, and professional staff. Each Optometrist knows what they are doing from annual visits to healing scratched corneas. The Front staff is also incredibly welcoming and the second you walk in you know you are being taken care of. Highly recommend these folks for all your eye needs!!!

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Senior Eye Care in Oak Hill

Our optometry practice in Oak Hill

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with EyeCare Specialties - South Towne

(512) 899-2020