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 Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic

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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 Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic in Lacey, 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 Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic 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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- Aug. 25, 2025
I highly recommend this place. Dr. Durham is the best! Great care and I always get some laughs I nev... er knew I needed. Thanks again Dr. D....you rock!!
- Aug. 20, 2025
An incredible full service vision clinic. From medical issues to glasses, they do a great job.
- Aug. 13, 2025
Efficient and friendly service!
- Aug. 07, 2025
Great vision care here with Dr Piranio. He is friendly and makes patients comfortable. Quick and e... asy, highly recommended.
- Jul. 29, 2025
Professionals at their best.
- Jul. 29, 2025
Dr. Durham is a great optometrist that I highly recommend. She is professional and kind. She graciou... sly answered all of my questions and explained in a way I could understand.
- Jul. 25, 2025
Such a great experience. They got me in a little early so I had no waiting at all. Personable people... who obviously love what they do.
- Jul. 12, 2025
They are a bunch of sweethearts and they care and we don't have enough of that in this world today I... 'd recommend them 100%
- Jul. 02, 2025
Very helpful
- Jun. 11, 2025
Everyone is amazing
- Jun. 11, 2025
I love coming in for my visits with Dr Durham! She is so friendly and knowledgeable. I have been see... ing this office since I moved to the area 9 years ago, and will continue to do so for all my vision needs. They also have a nice optical department in house, and have always had great luck with my glasses. Would highly recommend making an appointment here
- Jun. 05, 2025
Caring, personal treatment
- May. 21, 2025
I am a return client with Hawks Prarie vision. I will continue to use them for all of my eye care. M... ichelle was very thorough and friendly. Changes in my vision were explained to my understanding. I also received great help from Katie in their front office picking out and getting measured for sunglasses. She was great at helping me stay on budget. I highly recommend!
- May. 21, 2025
Wonderful staff to work with everyone. This is one facility that I would only love to attend. Staf... f great for making sure your information is up to date, seeing and identifying your vision and proper fitting for your eye wear.
- May. 09, 2025
Very attentive and offered options
- Apr. 30, 2025
I have been going there for years, when it was at the other location. I really like the staff, they ... don't talk down to you. They will explain everything that you don't understand. They also don't rush you in and out. I have always had great experience, down size is, its hard to get appointments soon might take months, so that tell you they are awsome.
- Apr. 24, 2025
Staff and doctors are friendly, share info freely, explain any issues fully, make sure I understand ... completely.
- Apr. 22, 2025
Great communication, great care.
- Apr. 12, 2025
Great team from the minute you walk in the door to the caring and super knowledgeable doctor. Small ... but mighty eye and vision care provider.
- Apr. 06, 2025
Best eye clinic I have found in the Olympia/Lacey area. They listen and they take their time to ensu... re that your prescription is correct. They are respectful and friendly. I have been going here for years and have never had a problem.

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Senior Eye Care in Lacey

Our optometry practice in Lacey

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • EyeMed
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife
  • Regence
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • First Choice Health
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Washington Apple Health Medicaid
  • Coordinated Care Ambetter
  • Shasta Health Insurance
  • United Healthcare

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic

(360) 459-3333