Southwest Florida is a hotbed for retirees and seniors to live. Many of them move near their children, who also live here. Other retirees move far away from their children. Yet, whatever the case is, it’s important for many people to keep their parents’ eyesight healthy and ensure that they are independent.

The hot Southwest Florida sun doesn’t help. The UV rays penetrate deep into your parent’s eyes, speeding up the buildup of cataracts, muscle loosening, and eye disease. In fact, Southwest Florida has one of the highest rates of cataracts in the U.S. That’s why combating these problems and protecting your parents’ eyesight is critical. 

What’s the solution? Find the eye doctor who knows EVERYTHING about your parents’ eyes, and build a relationship with that person. Thankfully, the Snead Eye Group is the perfect team for you, as we specialize in cataract treatment and eye care for seniors. Here’s what our eye care team can do for you.

Did you know that cataracts, glaucoma, and eye disease develop for years before your parents notice? But a simple iWellness screening shows an eye doctor what’s really going on in your parents’ eyes. Meaning we can catch eye problems before they get out of control.

Your eyes are like a window into the health of your body. Your eye doctor can peer into your parents’ eyes to detect harmful diseases. For example, they can see high blood pressure, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. So, annual visits to your eye doctor can help you catch these terrible diseases early.

There’s nothing worse than watching your parents’ eyesight fade. It becomes harder for them to read at night. They have to find someone to drive them to the store. And it gets harder to do normal things on their own.

Glasses, contacts, and even some surgeries help keep your parents’ vision healthy. All so you guys can feel safe and confident knowing you have a friendly eye doctor looking over your parents’ eyes. Imagine your parents doing what they love, with whom they love for many more years.

If you’re interested in speaking to one of our eye doctors to take care of your parents’ eyesight (or even your own), then please contact us. We’d be happy to help ensure that you and your family’s eyes are as healthy as can be for many years to come.