Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(517) 669-4411

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 Dewitt Optometry PC can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Dewitt Optometry PC

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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 Dewitt Optometry PC in DeWitt, 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 Dewitt Optometry PC 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.


Meet our Senior Vision Specialists

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- May. 06, 2024
The team at this office are so kind & patient. They helped me so much, from deciding on frames to un... derstanding the changes in my prescription. Highly recommend 👌
- Mar. 28, 2024
Great experience. First class operation.
- Feb. 01, 2024
I had my appointment 2 weeks ago. Received my glasses much quicker than expected. Stacy helped me pi... ck my glasses and did a great job! I love the new frame and I even got sunglasses which I absolutely love. I have been to other eye doctors where I have felt the exam was just not good. In and out in less than 10 mins. Where Dr. Koets explained everything very well. Was very pleased with my experience!
- Apr. 13, 2023
Great place!
- Jan. 11, 2022
Dr. Koets is warm and down to earth, an all-around good guy. Go Green!
- Dec. 15, 2021
They were perfect n fast n nice n nice staff
- Nov. 20, 2021
Excellent eye Dr. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Dr is very good, makes for a great experience... .
- Feb. 19, 2020
This was my first time at this office and I was extremely happy with the professionalism and kindnes... s my husband and I were shown from the doctor and staff! Dr Dobrzelewski was very thorough with our exams and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. Also, I have worn contacts for many years and this is the only office that took the time to make sure they fit my eyes perfectly and that I was able to see clearly. I would highly recommend them and will definitely be back!
- Sep. 02, 2019
Friendly staff and professional environment.
- May. 07, 2019
This office is great! I highly reccomend Dr Koets. I'm easily freaked out by eye things including e... ye drops. He is always super kind and explains everything to me. Everyone in the office is super friendly! They have a good selection of lenses as well.
- Jan. 14, 2019
First time at Dewitt opt and they've got my business. I've worn glasses for over 40 years. This pl... ace has a great selection of frames and people who will help you pick the ones that look good on you. The doctor was great. He explained things to me about my cataracts that previous doctors had not.
- Mar. 08, 2018
Awesome experience. This was my first eye check up ever and Dr. Koets made it simple and easy. He is... very outgoing and just an all around good person. All the ladies in the front were fun and explained everything to me from A to Z. Thank you for all your help!!!
- Sep. 29, 2017
Kid friendly and excellent staff!
- Jun. 03, 2016
Fast, friendly, family owned place. They treat you like family there.

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Senior Eye Care in DeWitt

Our optometry practice in DeWitt

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Eye Med
  • VSP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Blue Care Network Michigan
  • Humana
  • Medicare

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Dewitt Optometry PC

(517) 669-4411