Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(830) 393-7744

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 Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville

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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 Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville in Floresville, 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 Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville 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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- Jul. 24, 2024
The staff was kind and caring! Thank you for a great experience. I really felt appreciated and cared... for.
- Jul. 22, 2024
Excellent Customer service by staff and physician. Made to feel like I was the only customer there. ... Courteous, Friendly & Knowledgeable!
- Jul. 22, 2024
Dr. Thomas is super friendly and very professional. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable.
- Jul. 10, 2024
Great place! All staff and doctors were super sweet and my kids loved them!
- Jul. 08, 2024
Super nice staff and not long of a wait at all. Referred me to another specialist for something too.... Glasses they had were super cute! I didn't choose day of but happy about the selection for my return.
- Jun. 15, 2024
I had such a great experience. From start to finish the staff was kind, attentive, and answered all ... of my questions. I’d love to give a special shoutout to Madeline who was an absolute gem. It was my first time getting glasses ever and I was nervous to pick them out as I’m the most indecisive person in the world!! She was patient, kept my budget in mind, walked me through the entire process to make sure I understood and so sweet!! I walked out of there happy with my pick and felt like I made a new friend in the process. Ask for her if you go! She deserves a raise 🙂
- May. 19, 2024
Always a Positive attitude and Stress free convenience from the Doctor and Staffing
- May. 15, 2024
Needed to find a vision center closer to home since we moved 45 minutes away from our current doctor... . This came up on the search with our provider and was recommended. Made my appointment and received reminders. Staff are pleasant and efficient. Appointment was quick and easy which is great for people who have a busy schedule. I think I found my place!
- May. 02, 2024
Only place I trust for my family’s vision needs. Their glasses variety is large. Something for eve... ryone! Friendly, cheerful, and knowledgeable staff.
- Apr. 30, 2024
Very friendly
- Apr. 29, 2024
Very nice staff, everyone was great. I was very happy to find a good vision center so close to home... .
- Apr. 28, 2024
Very nice lady's
- Apr. 17, 2024
I have been to many vision places and this was the most thorough professional exam I ever received
- Apr. 07, 2024
Dr was great and staff was very helpful.
- Apr. 03, 2024
Everyone were so friendly and helpful. A very good ,first time experience. I already gave a recommen... dation.
- Mar. 11, 2024
The minute I walked through the door, everyone was very friendly and helpful. Dr. V was amazing, tak... es his time and explains everything. Madeline was who helped me get fitted for my new glasses. She was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, caring, I could go on and on. I highly recommend this location for your eye care needs!
- Feb. 17, 2024
Fast service, efficient and friendly!!
- Jan. 27, 2024
I brought my two children in for an eye appointment last week and I can not say enough about how won... derful these ladies are. My son is 8, has ASD and can be uncooperative in unfamiliar situations. But these ladies from the front desk, the doctor and everyone in between were SO kind and patient. His appointment took a good chunk of time but no one ever made us feel uncomfortable about it. The doctor was so patient and talked through everything she was doing. They were absolutely so kind and patient, I can not give enough praise. And the best part, he got a prescription that he'll actually be able to use!! Thank you guys again, you are truly phenomenal.
- Nov. 25, 2023
Everyone was very friendly and helpful answering all my questions. Thank you Hill Country Vision.
- Nov. 18, 2023
The staff is amazing!

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Senior Eye Care in Floresville

Our optometry practice in Floresville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • 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 Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville

(830) 393-7744