When was the last time your senior mom had an eye exam? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been awhile, she’s probably due for one. It’s recommended that seniors get regular vision and hearing screenings as they get older.
Aging can cause a lot of different vision and eye problems, but some of them are very treatable if they are caught early. If your mom hasn’t had an eye exam in a long time because it’s difficult for you to get the time off from work to take her and she no longer drives home care can help.
A home care provider can take your mom to the eye doctor, stay with her during the exam, and make sure she gets home safely. Your mom can get the medical screenings she needs to be healthy, and you don’t have to worry about trying to get time off.
If your mom is showing any of these signs, or if it’s been a year or more since she had an eye exam, schedule a vision and eye health appointment for her with an eye doctor today.
Blurred or Distorted Vision
If your mom is having difficulty seeing clearly, experiencing blurred vision, or noticing wavy lines she needs to see an eye doctor. Blurry vision, seeing floaters, or having any kind of vision distortion could indicate eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, or other vision problems.
Regular eye exams allow your mom’s eye doctor to see if she has any signs of age-related vision loss and increase the chances that her vision problems can be treated.
Difficulty with Daily Activities
Is your mom struggling with reading, writing, watching TV, driving, or recognizing faces? Any changes in vision like not being able to see clearly can signal declining vision and the increase the need for an eye examination.
If your mom already wears glasses she may just need her prescription updated, but an eye doctor needs to perform a full exam to see what the problem is.
Frequent Headaches or Eye Strain
If your mom is having persistent headaches, eye pain, or strain, particularly after reading or using a computer, an eye doctor can check to see if the problem is just that she needs glasses or if there is something else causing her vision problems and pain.
Changes in Vision
Anytime your mom starts experiencing double vision, seeing halos around lights, or noticing flashes of light or floaters she needs to see an eye doctor right away. Symptoms like these can be signs of serious eye conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment.
If your mom has diabetes she should be getting regular eye exams so that the doctor can make sure she isn’t developing eye problems related to her diabetes.
Increased Sensitivity to Light or Glare
If your mom has heightened sensitivity to light or difficulty adjusting to bright lights and glare she should have her eyes examined. The problem may not be her eyes. Some medications can cause light sensitivity and other vision changes as side effects. But the eye doctor should check her eyes first to rule out a problem with her eyes.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Home Care in Manhattan Beach, CA, please call Mom's Home Care and talk to our friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Our number is 323-244-4789.
