As adults get older, they’ll start to experience more age-related eye health problems. However, these problems don’t have to affect their quality of life. The eye doctors at Wing Eyecare are committed to helping adults in the Greater Cincinnati area maintain good eye health and vision as they age.

One of the best ways to reduce age-related eye and vision problems is to schedule regular eye exams. During an eye exam at Wing Eyecare, the staff will conduct testing and screenings to detect early symptoms of any problems. Early detection can significantly improve the likelihood of successfully treating a problem before it gets worse.

Here are some of the most common vision problems aging adults experience:

• Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when the optic nerve is damaged. Patients with glaucoma sometimes feel pressure in the eye, and if it isn’t detected and treated early, it can lead to blindness. At Wing Eyecare, the eye doctors offer the innovative Zeiss GDx exam, a quick and painless glaucoma screening during a regular eye exam. With early detection, treatment could include prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser therapy, or surgery.
• Cataracts: Cataracts are a cloudy or opaque area that covers the lens of the eye, leading to impaired vision, decreased contrast sensitivity, dulling of colors, and increased sensitivity to glare. Cataracts can usually be removed by surgery.
• Floaters: Some aging adults might start to notice tiny spots that cross their field of vision, especially when they’re in well-lit rooms or outside on a sunny day. These are called floaters, and they can lead to more complex eye problems such as retinal detachment. At Wing Eyecare, patients who have floaters can get the Visual Fields Test, which allows doctors to analyze the eyes and screen for potential health issues.
• Corneal Diseases: The cornea is what helps focus the light that enters the eye. When it is damaged by disease, infection, or injury, patients experience pain, redness, reduced vision, or a halo effect. During a comprehensive eye exam at Wing Eyecare, the eye doctors will examine the retina and check for corneal disorders. Corneal disease can be treated with an eyeglass prescription, medicated eye drops, or surgery.

As adults get older, their vision changes. For more than 100 years, Wing Eyecare has helped adults keep their eyesight into their older years. For more information about the services offered at Wing Eyecare, visit their website or call (888) 274-9464 to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today.