Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

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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 Eye Care Services can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Family Eye Care Services

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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 Eye Care Services in Pawtucket, 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 Eye Care Services 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.


Meet our Senior Vision Specialists

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- Mar. 25, 2025
Cheryl is amazing. The whole staff I interacted with was fabulous but it was Cheryl on the glasses s... ide that made a huge impression.
- Mar. 16, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan is superb! Listens to your questions and concerns.
- Mar. 01, 2025
I’ve been going to Dr Kaplan for 8+ years. The staff is amazing. They’re all so friendly, especi... ally Mercedes. She’s awesome. As for Dr Kaplan he’s truly great at this job, answers all of my questions and is super nice! I recommend Family Eye Care Service to anyone and everyone.
- Feb. 21, 2025
I have been coming to this clinic since I was about 7/8 years old and I wouldnt want to go anywhere ... else the doctors are great friendly the place is clean staff is efficient they handle children well…. very pleased. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to providing us with the best optometry care in pawtucket !!!
- Feb. 16, 2025
The DR and the entire staff are all great. Nothing but great experiences
- Feb. 02, 2025
Dr. Kaplan and staff are all knowledgeable, professional and courteous.
- Jan. 12, 2025
Friendly, professional staff. Clean space. I was seen very quickly.
- Dec. 23, 2024
Dr.Kaplan is a great doctor and his staff is always so very professional and have great knowledge of... what you need.
- Dec. 18, 2024
From when you walk in the office to start the examine the girl that prepares you is amazing she make... s you feel comfortable. Pleasant, caring person. Dr. Kaplan is a down to earth doctor. I recommend him from young to old.
- Dec. 06, 2024
The doctors and staff are caring and knowledgeable professionals!
- Oct. 26, 2024
Everyone at this office is friendly and professional. They have a well tuned system of getting you i... n and out in a reasonable amount of time. Dr. Kaplan has a calming, friendly manner.
- Sep. 17, 2024
Great customer service and high quality glasses that will last a few years.
- Sep. 15, 2024
I’ve been coming here for over 30 years! Initially with Kenneth and now with his son, Jonathan. ... The doctor and eye-care professional staff are always top notch. Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about latest advancements in eye care. Most of the eye care professional staff have been there for 10+ years too.
- Sep. 06, 2024
Been going there since the '90s Dr Jonathan is great
- Aug. 23, 2024
The attentiveness and empathy had my mom feeling at ease. Took a normally stressful process and made... it simple. Thank you for your help.
- Aug. 09, 2024
A very nice and really clean place
- Aug. 06, 2024
Great office. Dr Scarpanito was amazing. Highly recommended
- Aug. 05, 2024
I get great service from everyone.
- Jul. 22, 2024
The employees at Dr. Kaplan's are professional, personable and have an extreme amount of knowledge a... bout their job!! I would recommend them to anyone!!
- Jul. 02, 2024
Been a patient at family eye care services for a really long time . I highly recommend it.

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Senior Eye Care in Pawtucket

Our optometry practice in Pawtucket

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Family Eye Care Services

(401) 723-9540