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Senior Vision

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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 Rowe Family EyeCare can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


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Senior Eye Care in St. Augustine

Our optometry practice in St. Augustine

Photograph of James A. Horning
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed

Preserve Your Eyesight With Rowe Family EyeCare

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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 Rowe Family EyeCare in St. Augustine, 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 Rowe Family EyeCare today to schedule your eye exam!

Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 15, 2023
The staff is cordial knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Horning is fantastic and very thorough in his ey... e exams. I appreciate his input and his skill. The other day he gave me one of the most complete and thorough eye examinations and assessment are I’ve had in a long time.
- Sep. 14, 2023
Wonderful experience all around. Highly recommended. I’ll be back!
- Sep. 11, 2023
The whole atmosphere of the Rowe office is friendly and helpful. I had gone to a previous eye clinic... that was so busy the staff had no time for anyone. At Rowe they are with you from the moment you walk in till you leave.
- Sep. 02, 2023
Love this office…I’ve been going here for over twelve years…
- Aug. 23, 2023
I was seen quickly, Dr. Brown was thorough & professional, Jaci was the tech that did my work up and... did a great job! Best dr office experience ever!
- Aug. 12, 2023
Thank you Dr. Horning and to your friendly, knowledgeable staff for helping me with my recent eye em... ergency. I was scared, but they put me at ease.
- Jul. 19, 2023
Very through. Dr Brown did a number of tests and explained things as we went along. Final evaluati... on was in terms I could understand. Didn’t try and sell me glasses I didn’t need. Very happy with my experience there.
- Jul. 12, 2023
New staff new doctors and the service was awesome
- Jun. 23, 2023
Dr. Horning is both very knowledgeable and professional. He explains my condition concisely and hel... pfully.
- Jun. 17, 2023
Excellent patient care and courteous staff
- Jun. 09, 2023
Top notch facility. Very competent and professional. We are very happy with the services we receiv... ed here.
- Jun. 02, 2023
Great place to get eye care services.
- May. 26, 2023
Dr. Horning is professional, thorough, and great at what he does. The office is well run. I feel ver... y confident in the care I receive at Rowe Family Eye Care.
- May. 25, 2023
Competent, professional, reasonably priced.
- May. 04, 2023
Dr Brown very efficient,knowledgeable, professional,caring The staff is courteous,professional,promp... t in returning calls.
- Apr. 30, 2023
Comfort, Knoweldable Professional!!!!!!!!
- Apr. 24, 2023
Every one of my 22+ visits have been a 100% positive and worthwhile experience. The staff is knowle... dgeable, friendly, and helpful. Dr. Horning is congenial, genuinely caring, and very thorough. My therapist, Samantha, is phenomenal! Every session is exactly at the level I need. The treatment is varied, and applicable to life skills. The best part of it all is that I am seeing much improvement.
- Apr. 06, 2023
Great staff! Dr.Mattox was the best, so caring and attentive. I truly appreciate how much attention ... she gave me and worked to address my concerns.
- Apr. 01, 2023
Therapist is amazing in every way!
- Mar. 20, 2023
Love Dr Horning

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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.


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