Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(401) 723-9540

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 Family Eye Care Services can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Family Eye Care Services

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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 Family Eye Care Services in Pawtucket, 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 Family Eye Care Services 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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- Sep. 17, 2024
Great customer service and high quality glasses that will last a few years.
- Sep. 15, 2024
I’ve been coming here for over 30 years! Initially with Kenneth and now with his son, Jonathan. ... The doctor and eye-care professional staff are always top notch. Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about latest advancements in eye care. Most of the eye care professional staff have been there for 10+ years too.
- Sep. 06, 2024
Been going there since the '90s Dr Jonathan is great
- Aug. 23, 2024
The attentiveness and empathy had my mom feeling at ease. Took a normally stressful process and made... it simple. Thank you for your help.
- Aug. 09, 2024
A very nice and really clean place
- Aug. 06, 2024
Great office. Dr Scarpanito was amazing. Highly recommended
- Aug. 05, 2024
I get great service from everyone.
- Jul. 22, 2024
The employees at Dr. Kaplan's are professional, personable and have an extreme amount of knowledge a... bout their job!! I would recommend them to anyone!!
- Jul. 02, 2024
Been a patient at family eye care services for a really long time . I highly recommend it.
- Jul. 01, 2024
Excellent care by Dr. Kaplan. I have been coming to him for years and will continue there.
- Jun. 17, 2024
Having been a pt here for many years I know Dr Kaplan and his staff are very professional, knowledge... able and friendly. Today I saw this taken to another level, when I called for a vision concern. Andrew had me come in immediately for an exam despite the fact that it was 10:25am and they close at 12. I was greeted with a friendly disposition and had preliminary vision test done by an equally professional yet friendly face. Dr Scarpanito took an extraordinary amount of time with me and provided me with an extremely thorough exam. With an answer and treatment in hand I went to finish up my visit and pay my copay, where I was met with Andrew, who was very gracious and kind despite it now being well past closing time. Thank you all ! You are truly a testament to your profession!
- May. 12, 2024
Excelent workers very professional and friendly
- May. 11, 2024
Excellent choice for professional eye care.
- May. 04, 2024
Dr. Kaplan and staff provide excellent services and are always attentive to our needs.
- May. 04, 2024
We have been going to Family Eye Care for years. Dr. Kaplan is thorough, listens to our needs and is... a super nice guy. His staff is also friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this practice.
- May. 01, 2024
Great Doctor and great staff
- Apr. 06, 2024
(Translated by Google) It was very nice. I received very good attention from the staff...... Likewis... e, Dr. Kaplan is an excellent professional.... I have been a patient of your office for more than 25 years and you have met all my expectations. I also referred him to all my family members; Everyone comes to their office and is very satisfied with the services they provide. (Original) Fue muy agradable. Recibi muy buena atencion por parte del personal...... Igualmente del Dr. Kaplan él es un excelente profesional.... Llevo mas de 25 años como paciente de su consultorio y a llenado todas mis expectativas. Tambien lo referi a todos los miembros de mi familia; todos acuden a su oficina y estan muy conformes con los servicios que les proveen.
- Apr. 05, 2024
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- Mar. 22, 2024
Great service and customer care it's a big difference appreciate the time they took with me as a Wal... k in the service here has always been top tier strongly recommend the whole team to everyone.
- Mar. 20, 2024
been coming to family eye care services since i was a child and never had a problem, Dr. Kaplan is a... sweetheart, and for the person stating the the girl with the purple hair is rude, no she is not she very professional at what she does, you just didn't get your way and commenting like a child in grammar school.

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Senior Eye Care in Pawtucket

Our optometry practice in Pawtucket

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Family Eye Care Services

(401) 723-9540