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 EyeTX - Potranco can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With EyeTX - Potranco

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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 EyeTX - Potranco in Far West Side, 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 EyeTX - Potranco 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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- Nov. 26, 2024
Dr Aguilera is a wonderful eye doctor and takes care of my entire family including grandma and grand... pa. Great people skills and has extremely attentive nature to your questions and answers.
- Nov. 21, 2024
quick and courteous
- Nov. 07, 2024
I have been coming for a few years now and it feels like home when I go in. I always look forward t... o seeing Dory who needs a raise for all her hard work and dedication over the years. Thank you Dory!!
- Aug. 11, 2024
Great staff very friendly..👌🏾
- Jul. 30, 2024
Very professional and helped me find the sunglasses I wanted that weren't instock to show.
- Jun. 12, 2024
Pleasant staff and very knowledgeable about their business. Would recommend.
- Jun. 05, 2024
The staff is always so helpful friendly and the appointment goes by so fast .
- May. 06, 2024
Staff is great. They are patient, knowledgeable and very helpful. Have been going to EyeTx for a w... hile now but recently was my 1st time seeing Dr.Green. He was very thorough and caring during the exam. Great experience!
- Apr. 09, 2024
Staff we’re wonderful. Highly recommended
- Apr. 02, 2024
Dr Aguilera took the time to LISTEN to me! He trusted that I was the best person to be in touch with... my vision and eye health! I look forward to a long relationship with him and his team!
- Mar. 07, 2024
Great overall experience! Dory was quick and efficient for the initial process. The DR is great too ... she got us in and out quickly! Liam was also very helpful! I am a repeat customer and I highly recommend!
- Mar. 06, 2024
Great customer service & communication! Was able to take my time to pick the glasses I wanted & easy... to get an estimate of how much everything was to pay out of pocket. Felt very welcomed!
- Feb. 29, 2024
Dr and staff were great. Got us in and out quickly. We finally found our eye doctor.
- Feb. 13, 2024
The staff was wonderful. Victoria Jimenez was friendly, fun, and wonderful and helped us on frames ... and lenses. The doctor was very informative and kind. Definitely going back. I liked the name brands but a bigger selection of frames would be great.
- Feb. 07, 2024
Wonderful Experience! From the staff to the Doctor everyone was so kind and helpful. You can tell th... ey value the patients. I am new to the area and so happy I came to EyeTX vision center.
- Jan. 16, 2024
Great place. Highly recommend.
- Dec. 19, 2023
Outstanding service and care. I like them, so every year I use them for new frames and prescription... .
- Dec. 15, 2023
Staff was very helpful with my needs...great customer service.
- Dec. 15, 2023
Love the potranco eyetech have been going for over 10 years now. Dr's and staff treat you like famil... y all my eye needs are fulfilled. Thank you all for what you do for me and my family
- Dec. 12, 2023
Went in for an eye exam and was out in no time! Friendly staff who were very communicative and accom... modating. Dr. Alvarez and Asst. Dori were wonderful to me.

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Senior Eye Care in Far West Side

Our optometry practice in Far West Side

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with EyeTX - Potranco

(210) 680-2020