Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(520) 299-4000

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 Alvernon Optical - Sunrise can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Alvernon Optical - Sunrise

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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 Alvernon Optical - Sunrise in Tucson, 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 Alvernon Optical - Sunrise 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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- Aug. 03, 2024
Pretty much a drop in appointment to see optometrist. Very helpful and good advice.
- Jul. 22, 2024
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
- Jun. 27, 2024
Fast service. Great staff
- May. 27, 2024
Amazing staff all around, from Dr Wanon at the top to the very bottom. Everyone was patient and grac... eful in managing my needs.
- Mar. 26, 2024
Staff were very helpful and glasses were ready when promised.
- Feb. 08, 2024
Great staff, selection and price
- Jan. 20, 2024
Excellent service and friendly staff!
- Jan. 20, 2024
Dr wanen was very much caring and spent enough time to explain my eye condition, cuz I was worri... ed about my blurry vision .
- Jan. 13, 2024
Wonderful experience!! Thank you!! Highly recommended!!!
- Dec. 06, 2023
Dr. Wanon is knowledgeable and caring.
- Nov. 23, 2023
Great Service
- Nov. 11, 2023
Very professional and a great experience.
- Sep. 24, 2023
Great service
- Jun. 17, 2023
Staff was friendly and efficient, and the Dr was thorough and attentive.
- May. 19, 2023
Dr Wanon was excellent! Very pleased with my entire experience. The front desk staff was also very... accommodating! I will recommend to my circle of friends!
- Apr. 10, 2023
Great staff and solid service
- Mar. 17, 2023
Great experience!
- Jan. 10, 2023
Jaime and Nenah are spectacular with clients, I love stopping by to simply say hello and cut up with... the staff.
- Jan. 06, 2023
10 stars for patience in helping my child learn to put in contacts! Great service, friendly, great d... octor, organized, will price match for contacts.
- Jan. 05, 2023
Great service, friendly staff, and prompt service!

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Senior Eye Care in Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Alvernon Optical - Sunrise

(520) 299-4000