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.

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 01, 2024
Very professional, they made my 5 year old comfortable and talked her through which frame fit best.
- Oct. 01, 2024
Friendly staff,professional and on tone.
- Sep. 27, 2024
Timely and thorough examination. Been going here for 10 years
- Sep. 26, 2024
They were prompt, friendly and professional
- Sep. 23, 2024
Awesome people and great quality glasses
- Sep. 16, 2024
Melissa helped me fix my glasses that I had stretched the arms on, so that they would sit on my face... properly. She did a great job, and it didn’t cost anything! Front desk staff is friendly and helpful, as well.
- Sep. 12, 2024
Small town feel with high-end quality. Everyone is friendly and professional. I have found my opht... halmology home.
- Sep. 12, 2024
Dr Durham and her staff are the very best! Super friendly, easy to talk to, and truly cares about th... eir patients.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Wife and I have been going for 5 years. Great very friendly clinic.
- Sep. 06, 2024
From setting appointment to Vision exam everyone was knowledgeable and caring!
- Aug. 29, 2024
Dr. Durham is one of the most personable providers I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I wish ... all healthcare providers were as engaging!
- Aug. 27, 2024
Very friendly and comprehensive vision services every time we are there.
- Aug. 24, 2024
Came in, taken into examination room very quickly (no waiting), talked with me with respect and cour... tesy. I will continue visiting this team since they continue to take my health very seriously.
- Aug. 13, 2024
The clinic operates with exceptional organization and expertise. The front desk staff is not only ef... ficient but also genuinely kind, setting a positive tone from the moment we arrived. We were seen by an intern from Arizona, who demonstrated remarkable patience and thoroughness. Both she and Dr. Durham attentively listened to our concerns, collaboratively creating a tailored treatment plan for my daughter’s myopia. The optician brought a lively energy to the experience, showing great patience as my daughter explored various frames, ultimately helping us select the perfect pair for her small face.
- Aug. 09, 2024
Love Hawks Prairie Vision. Great for families!!
- Aug. 04, 2024
Excellent staff and fast friendly service.
- Jul. 26, 2024
All the staff here were super nice and helpful! I'm also very thankful that I was able to get an app... ointment here because I'm on Apple Health and most other clinics are booked out until September, but I was able to squeeze in an appointment in July. Their prescriptions also last for two years, or at least the one I just got lasts two years.
- Jul. 03, 2024
Highly recommend coming here. The doc is so attentive and so is the staff! They were extremely consi... derate and made sure I felt comfortable.
- Jun. 28, 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend them.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Staff and products are excellent.

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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