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 Owens Optometrics can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Owens Optometrics

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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 Owens Optometrics in New Holland, 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 Owens Optometrics 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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- Dec. 09, 2024
Just had a wonderful experience at Dr. Owens’s office in New Holland , Pennsylvania. No appointmen... t needed. I walked right in and was treated wonderfully. I had stepped on the stem of my glasses and it was repaired within five minutes. Going to make Doctor ‘s office a place that I plan to visit frequently for my eyecare. Giving a five star review
- Nov. 12, 2024
Love Dr. Owen & Dr. Strybos. Both doctors go into depth explaining every detail of their finding... s. They recommend next steps as if you were their own family. Staff so professional, knowledgeable and friendly ! Been going there for many years and always a great experience! I also get to play a bit with Quinn, the office mascot; Collie, who hangs out there at times. Seeing him is always a bonus!
- Nov. 01, 2024
Great place for eye care. As long as I need glasses, I will be there!
- Oct. 31, 2024
This practice goes above and beyond for their patients. I feel very comfortable and know I am getti... ng the best care.
- Oct. 23, 2024
Everyone was friendly. I arrived 15mins before my appointment, and was seen almost immediately
- Oct. 11, 2024
Prompt and friendly service. Knowledgeable doctor. Staff was very explicit in exam procedures and do... ctor was very thorough explaining the results. Office was clean and organized. Great overall experience.
- Oct. 05, 2024
Everyone is knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Great service!
- Sep. 30, 2024
Loved the staff here. They were so warm and welcoming the moment I walked in. They were all extremel... y knowledgeable and I’m so glad I found this office.
- Sep. 04, 2024
Awesome care from the best in the business
- Jul. 17, 2024
I went in to Owens today for a comprehensive eye exam and I can easily say that this is one of the b... est Optometrist offices I have ever been to. The staff was friendly and courteous, the wait time was minimal, and it’s clear that they try to keep the latest and highest tech equipment available for their use. Dr Kauffman did my exam and was polite, personable, and incredibly thorough. He answered all of the questions I had and made sure I understood exactly what was going on inside my eyes and what each test was for. 10/10 experience, and I will continue to visit them for years to come.
- Jul. 13, 2024
Excellent service provided here! I came to establish myself as a new patient, and I am severely myop... ic needing a high prescription for both glasses and contacts. I received a thorough eye exam including screening for glaucoma and macular degeneration, had my options presented to me clearly, and had all of my questions answered, about my eye health and about cost of services. I was seen by Dr. Strybos, an intern, and another learning practitioner, all three of whom contributed positively to my care. 10/10 would recommend this practice.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Owens Optometrics is as good as it gets
- Jun. 11, 2024
So happy that Dr. Owens and his staff are keeping my vision tip-top!
- Jun. 07, 2024
Owens optometric is a well oiled machine. Everyone we met were kind and courteous and considerate. T... hey all work together as a team. I would highly recommend a Owens optometric to anyone who needed corrective vision help.
- May. 17, 2024
I highly recommend Dr. Strybos and the team at Owens Optometrics! The photos they take of the blood... vessels/nerves of the eyes are very fascinating, and Dr. Strybos takes time to review and explain them in detail, as well as compare to previous and discuss changes and risks (the vessels show a lot, such as stress from high blood pressure or indication of high blood sugar, etc.). I have learned a great deal from our conversations and refer my friends and family to him!
- May. 11, 2024
Dr. Owens and his staff are awesome!
- Apr. 30, 2024
Had my appointment recently and loved the place! Super kind and helpful staff. The doctors are amazi... ng, really they listen to your concerns, the appointment didn’t feel rushed, detailed check. 100% recommend.
- Apr. 25, 2024
Dr Owens is the best.
- Apr. 17, 2024
Love my new glasses! Such a great experience at Owen’s Optimetrics. Thank you everyone!
- Apr. 09, 2024
My experience at Owens Optometrics is always a good one. The doctors and staff are friendly and kno... wledgeable. They are thorough and I never feel rushed. I feel like they give excellent care.

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Senior Eye Care in New Holland

Our optometry practice in New Holland

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Highmark Bluecross Blueshield
  • CoreSource
  • Geisinger
  • Capital Blue
  • Health America
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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Owens Optometrics

(717) 354-2251