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 Sumner Eyecare - Gallatin can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Sumner Eyecare - Gallatin

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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 Sumner Eyecare - Gallatin in Gallatin, 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 Sumner Eyecare - Gallatin 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. 28, 2024
Always a pleasure to visit.
- Sep. 22, 2024
I love my glasses
- Sep. 15, 2024
The staff was very friendly. The Dr explained the issues with my eyes very clearly This will defin... itely be my new optometry place
- Sep. 10, 2024
Sumner Eyecare in Gallatin is great. It is easy to make an appointment and they always get you in an... d out in a timely manner. However, it doesn't feel rushed either. I first came here when I was having eye pain and redness. Dr. Neal was very kind and took the time to listen to my concerns. He was able to prescribe something that helped my eyes get back to feeling well again. Now I go there for my contact prescriptions too and I'm really happy I found this practice. Definitely recommend both Dr. Neal and Sumner Eyecare in general.
- Sep. 06, 2024
Dr Neal is prompt kind& professional!
- Sep. 03, 2024
Very professional and accommodating. I came in with my 2 year old and everyone was very understandin... g. They explained everything they were doing and why. I will be happy to go back!
- Sep. 03, 2024
Friendly, professional staff, easy to find location, and quick turn around on both lenses and frames... with lenses.
- Aug. 20, 2024
Super friendly and efficient!
- Jul. 30, 2024
I did not feel pressured time wise to choose my frames and the whole clinic personnel were so friend... ly!
- Jul. 26, 2024
Quick confident and caring professionals. Great selection of frames, and accessories.
- Jul. 26, 2024
Pleasant ready to get you scheduled ASAP. Very professional
- Jul. 25, 2024
Definitely recommend 2024
- Jul. 15, 2024
We love Sumner Eyecare! Friendly, professional, efficient, and knowledgeable staff and personnel! Su... e Curran
- Jul. 12, 2024
Employees are super friendly and helpful
- Jun. 24, 2024
Dr. Neal was the most educational eye doctor I’ve ever been to. Complete transparency and educatio... n. I didn’t feel like I was receiving a sales pitch but rather education for me to make the best decision with his expertise for me. Nick was not only extremely kind and helpful but very patient with me trying in contacts and explaining helpful tips. That is the kind of employee you want in your business interacting with patients for their care. The ladies up front very very welcoming and kind. Dr. Neal and Nick are my preferences and as long as they’re there my family and I will continue to see them. Wonderful experience.
- Jun. 13, 2024
Easy on line appointments, friendly staff,and great service!
- Apr. 08, 2024
Very friendly and helpful! I will recommend to anyone!
- Mar. 19, 2024
Great eye care i think they are a good team of people fixing you’re EYES.Thank y’all.
- Mar. 13, 2024
Friendly staff, very knowledgeable doctors, and a huge selection of frames to choose your glasses.
- Feb. 27, 2024
A very Friendly and Courteous service

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Senior Eye Care in Gallatin

Our optometry practice in Gallatin

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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 - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • 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 Sumner Eyecare - Gallatin

(615) 452-2020