Eye Exams in Nursing Homes Key to Aging Senior Health

Eye Exams in Nursing Homes Key to Aging Senior Health

Many know that with increased age comes increased eyesight challenges. Nursing homes offering routine eye exams are getting ahead of common senior eye conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye disease.

“Poor vision increases the risk of falls, contributes to loss of independence and can exacerbate social isolation and depression, especially in senior citizens.”
— Dr. Mai T. Pham, ophthalmologist, Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, California

When not addressed proactively, vision loss increases fall risks, decreases independence, and can increase both social isolation and depression among seniors.

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