Senior Vision Care in Athens, GA
Comprehensive eye care tailored to the needs of aging eyes, with a focus on clarity, comfort, and long-term independence.
Vision Needs Change With Age. So Should Your Eye Care
Getting older brings new changes to your eyesight, many of which are subtle at first. Regular eye exams help monitor those changes, catch concerns early, and give you the tools to protect your vision for the long term.
Whether you’re managing a diagnosed condition or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, ongoing vision care in Athens plays a key role in preserving independence, confidence, and everyday comfort.
What We Check in a Senior Eye Exam
These eye exams go beyond glasses prescriptions to assess overall eye health and detect early signs of age-related vision conditions. Your exams may include:
- Vision and prescription testing
- Screening for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration
- Dilated retinal evaluation
- Intraocular pressure testing
- Monitoring for diabetic eye disease (if applicable)
- Assessment of how your vision impacts mobility and daily living
We take the time to explain every step and talk through how your vision is affecting your daily life, from reading and driving to recognizing faces and staying active.
Conditions We Monitor & Manage
As part of routine senior care in Athens, we screen for and manage:
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Cataracts: Clouding of the lens that can impact brightness, contrast, and night vision.
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Glaucoma: A group of conditions that can damage the optic nerve over time.
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): A progressive condition that affects central vision.
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Diabetic retinopathy: Vision loss related to diabetes, often with no early symptoms.
Even if you haven’t noticed major changes in vision, these conditions can develop gradually and early detection makes all the difference.
We Offer Ongoing Support to Help You Maintain Independence
Eyesight plays a major role in maintaining independence, mobility, and quality of life as we age.
That’s why senior care isn’t just about treatment, it’s about building a long-term care relationship. We help patients and their families understand what’s changing, what’s manageable, and what steps can be taken to support comfortable, confident vision moving forward.
If surgery is needed, for example, to remove cataracts, we’ll provide local pre- and post-operative co-management in partnership with your Athens surgeon, so you stay supported close to home.
We Take the Time & Answer Your Questions
We’re here to talk through changes in vision, answer questions about medications or conditions, and make sure you leave each visit with a plan that makes sense.
There’s no such thing as “just part of getting older” when it comes to your eyesight.
Book a Senior Eye Exam at Thomas Eye Center
Whether you’re coming in for a routine check or managing an ongoing condition, our team is here to support you with experience, patience, and personalized care.