Senior Vision

Senior Vision

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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 Family Vision Associates can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


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Senior Eye Care in Original Town North

Our optometry practice in Original Town North

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

Preserve Your Eyesight With Family Vision Associates

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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 Family Vision Associates in Original Town North, 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 Family Vision Associates today to schedule your eye exam!

Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 27, 2023
Always fast, friendly, and accommodating!
- Nov. 06, 2023
Warm and friendly atmosphere where staff and Dr. take the initiative to meet the needs of clients/cu... stomers. Excellent service!
- Oct. 17, 2023
I been going here for many years (30 plus) and you just keep getting better! Very professional and ... friendly.
- Sep. 15, 2023
Highly recommend Dr. EZZELL!!!!!
- Sep. 13, 2023
This practice will not disappoint. Great staff and Dr. Preston is the best!
- Sep. 02, 2023
Great place and awesome staff members!
- Aug. 26, 2023
Friendly associates with smiles and prompt service.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Great staff and great doc!!
- Aug. 07, 2023
We have been coming here for many years now. Family Vision Associates are friendly and very professi... onal. Dr. Dorothy Preston is the BEST!
- Jul. 12, 2023
Friendly efficient staff and appointments are punctual No pressure to sell you eye wear following ex... aminations
- Jul. 03, 2023
Staff is kind and always helpful
- Jun. 30, 2023
Dr. Ezzell and the staff were very friendly, efficient and mindful of my busy schedule. Extremely p... rofessional, they got me in and out very quickly. I would highly recommend Family Vision Associates to anyone who asks.
- Jun. 10, 2023
I love this place. Friendly, fun and heart warming environment.
- Jun. 09, 2023
Always a great experience with kind, concerned staff and great doctors.
- Jun. 01, 2023
Great People
- May. 31, 2023
Dr. Preston was very thorough and I didn't feel rushed. The office staff and back techs were super f... riendly and helpful and answered all my questions! Great Experience!
- May. 26, 2023
I was a last minute ad on appointment because of a potentially unhealthy situation with my eyes. Dr.... Ezzell and his staff got me right in at the end of the day and took great care of me.
- Apr. 05, 2023
Amazing place. I have been a patient for many many years. Highly recommend! I have moved out of the... area and will continue to drive in to see them!
- Mar. 15, 2023
Family Vision Associates has the most compassionate staff. They care about my vision and needs above... all else.
- Feb. 23, 2023
Great experience with Dorothy Preston, OD and with all of friendly staff. Highly recommend Family V... ision.

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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.


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