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Senior Vision
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.
The eye doctors at Roberts Eyecare Associates - Vestal can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.
Preserve Your Eyesight With Roberts Eyecare Associates - Vestal
Whether you need reading glasses, bifocals, post-cataract surgery care, or eye disease co-management, we've got you covered!
At Roberts Eyecare Associates - Vestal in Vestal, 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 Roberts Eyecare Associates - Vestal today to schedule your eye exam!
Senior Vision FAQs
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 multifocals.
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.
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 Eye Doctors
Angela Marx O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
*Certified to treat ocular disease to the fullest extent allowed by law in the State of New York Dr. Marx graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics. The Pennsylvania College of…
Ryan Whinery O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Whinery has been at Roberts Eyecare Associates since the summer of 2018. He graduated magna cum laude and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Whinery graduated magna cum…
Brian Markowski O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Brian Markowski, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2022. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Scranton in 2018. Dr. Markowski graduated Magna Cum Laude…
Michelle Sturckler O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Michelle Sturckler, O.D., obtained her Doctor of Optometry from Salus University in Pennsylvania in May 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from SUNY Oneonta in New York in 2017. Dr. Sturckler's externships…
Alyssa Motter O.D.
Alyssa Motter, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in 2025 and earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Scranton in 2020. She completed her clinical…
Richard Motter O.D.
Rick Motter, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from MCPHS in 2025, graduating magna cum laude, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from The University of Scranton in 2019, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is a…
George T. Roberts O.D.
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English
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Dr. Roberts, a second-generation optometrist, graduated from Binghamton Central High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts at Ithaca College and a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. While…
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Senior Eye Care in Vestal
Hours Show More
- Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Metlife
- Metlife Vision
Don't Let Age Limit Your Vision!
Preserve your eyesight with Roberts Eyecare Associates - Vestal