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42621 Garfield Rd #101b, Clinton Twp, MI 48038
(586) 200-6712
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Senior Eye Exams

Comfort Keepers In-Home Care in Clinton Twp, Michigan.

Your Eyes Aren’t Just A Window To Your Soul

It doesn’t matter if you’ve had perfect eyesight your whole life, have had to wear glasses or contacts, or have had to start wearing reading glasses, after the age of 60, regular eye exams become extremely important. Seniors have an increased risk of developing permanently affect their vision and a comprehensive dilated eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) is necessary to find eye diseases early, when treatment will be most effective.

It is important to note that many eye diseases have no early symptoms and can develop painlessly!

Give us a call at (586) 200-6712 to learn more!



Always be sure to discuss any changes in your vision or your loved one’s vision with your eye doctor. Here are a few of the most common eye diseases seniors should know about:

  • Cataracts are cloudy or opaque areas in the normally clear lens of the eye. Depending upon their size and location, they can interfere with normal vision. Usually cataracts develop in both eyes, but one may be worse than the other. Cataracts can cause blurry vision, decreased contrast sensitivity, dulling of colors, and increased sensitivity to glare.
  • Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that occurs in people with diabetes. It is the result of progressive damage to the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina. These damaged blood vessels leak blood and other fluids that cause retinal tissue to swell and cloud vision. The condition usually affects both eyes. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for developing diabetic retinopathy. At its most severe, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness.
  • Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss. People with a family history of glaucoma and older adults have a higher risk. Glaucoma can be painless, with no symptoms. It can take away peripheral (side) vision.

What Is An Eye Exam?

What should you expect during your eye exam? Well, your doctor will test your visual acuity (sharpness), depth perception, eye alignment, and eye movement and special eye drops are used to make your pupils larger so your eye specialist can see inside your eyes.

Tip: Bring a pair of sunglasses if you are sensitive to light, as the eye drops can exacerbate your sensitivity.

In addition to eye health, he or she may spot other health conditions, too. These conditions can include but, aren’t limited to:

  • Hypertension: Blood vessels in the eye may exhibit bends, kinks, or tears, which may indicate high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other illnesses, including blindness.
  • Autoimmune disorders: If the eye is inflamed, this may be a sign of Lupus or another disorder.
  • Aneurysm: Tell your eye specialist if you're experiencing blurry vision, eye pain, headaches, or loss of vision. You will also be checked for drooping eyelids (a sign that a blood vessel may have ruptured or is leaking), increased pressure in your eye, bleeding in the retina, and swelling of your optic nerve. Crossed eyes can be a sign of bleeding in the brain, possibly from an aneurysm, or even a stroke.
  • Multiple Sclerosis: Most eye tics are benign, but can also be an early indicator of neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Your eye specialist can help with early diagnoses by checking for anomalies in your retina and optic nerve.

If you’d like to learn more about senior eye exams and eye health, how our caregivers at Comfort Keepers® can help seniors with vision difficulty, or if you’d like to schedule your free in home consultation please, contact us online anytime or call us at (586) 200-6712.

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