Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(512) 804-2020

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 Dripping Springs Vision Center can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Dripping Springs Vision Center

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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 Dripping Springs Vision Center in Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs Vision Center 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
Great practice! Dr. Dobson and the entire office staff are friendly and provide exceptional patient ... care.
- Jul. 22, 2024
Dripping Springs Vision Center is an excellent place to find a top-notch optometrist. The facility i... s very clean and modern, and they use the latest technology to ensure the best care. What really stands out is the exceptional staff. Their customer service is fantastic, and the providers are highly skilled and attentive. Highly recommend for anyone in need of eye care!
- Jul. 19, 2024
Great service and detailed with tests to make sure you understand. I like that they put you back in ... the waiting room to wait for the doctor rather than keeping you in the room.
- Jul. 02, 2024
As new patient establishing care, every interaction from original calls to make appointment/coordina... te paperwork required - to arrival welcome (Shelia & Jackie) - to Ben @ precheck/documentation - to Dr Dobson exam (patience with questions and clear with explanations/approach - to closure with Emily finalizing products/visit was great… Clean/welcoming facility and an environment/atmosphere where everyone was happy and leaning forward with focus on client. Well done… stay the course. Maybe improve parking before I hit a tree 🙂
- Jul. 01, 2024
It’s always a great experience Doctor and staff go above and beyond.
- Jun. 21, 2024
Not only is the eye care exceptional, so is the office staff. A rare combination to find these days.... I've seen both Dr. Nelson and Dr. Dobson and both are fantastic. I would recommend this practice to others without hesitation!
- Jun. 17, 2024
Great service and people! They cared for me promptly, took the time to discuss my eye health and hoo... ked me up with great discount rebates on my contacts and glasses. What more really could you ask for!
- Jun. 13, 2024
Went for my annual eye exam and was very pleased with the service. It was easy to schedule online an... d submit the paperwork in advance. Dr. Dobson and staff are fantastic. On the day of my appointment I was seen on time and the appointment went smoothly. They have a great selection of glasses from well-known brands. Emily helped me pick out a new pair that day, and they arrived quickly thereafter. Emily even took my old glasses and tried to fix the loose arms for me even though I didn’t purchase from them. I’m looking forward to establishing permanent eye care here.
- May. 23, 2024
Excellent Service and friendly Staff
- May. 16, 2024
Great customer service!! Staff was very helpful and friendly!!
- Apr. 19, 2024
Highly recommend DSVC very nice office and the people that work there are exceptionally nice!!
- Mar. 12, 2024
Very professional staff and friendly. State of the art equipment and Dr. Dobson answered all my ques... tions.
- Mar. 04, 2024
Dr. Nelson is excellent here, I would recommend everyone who is looking to get an eye exam come here... ! They are very knowledgeable, and in depth with their exam process. I was able to ask all my questions, and was not rushed by Dr. Nelson! 5 stars!!
- Feb. 14, 2024
Best doc in dripping Go here!
- Jan. 25, 2024
Great service and not a long wait for an appointment. Very happy with my prescription. It meant so... much that they already knew my insurance information and helped me allocate my benefits in the way that saved me the most money.
- Jan. 25, 2024
Excellent experience with a trustworthy team!
- Jan. 22, 2024
DSVC is always helpful and professional. I am confident that the doctors and the staff are working w... ith my best interest in mind.
- Jan. 21, 2024
Kind wonderful team excellent and helpful 10/10 recommend.
- Jan. 16, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
- Nov. 02, 2023
Great staff and amazing service

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Senior Eye Care in Dripping Springs

Our optometry practice in Dripping Springs

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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 - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Dripping Springs Vision Center

(512) 804-2020