Vision loss among seniors is a major health care issue, which is currently growing in stature due to an aging population in Canada. The most common causes of vision loss among seniors include age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.
The onset of these conditions are often asymptomatic and are gradually progressive in nature. This means that the symptoms or effects of these conditions may not be noticeable by the affected person until late in their development; when the condition has become serious and potentially more difficult to treat.
At Vivid Eye Care, we recommend that all of our senior clients (age 65+) undergo annual eye exams to ensure that any conditions are detected and treated as early as possible.
As seniors have unique requirements for their vision care, we tailor our exams specifically to address these needs.
The eye exam begins with taking a thorough patient history. Some patients may have varying medical details and eye history that we would factor into our exam.
Afterwards, the next part of the exam uses non-invasive equipment and procedures to measure the health and specifications of the eyes. These procedures, performed by an optometric technician, may include:
