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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 Family Eyecare - Osage Beach 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 Osage Beach

Our optometry practice in Osage Beach

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

Preserve Your Eyesight With Family Eyecare - Osage Beach

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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 Family Eyecare - Osage Beach in Osage Beach, 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 Family Eyecare - Osage Beach today to schedule your eye exam!

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 30, 2023
Outstanding care at every level.
- Sep. 21, 2023
I appreciate the prompt service and helpfulness!
- Sep. 11, 2023
They are great! Easy to work with!
- Aug. 26, 2023
The best eye dr at the Lake!! Dr. Dettmer and his staff are amazing.
- Aug. 15, 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff. They all concerned about providing you with the best care possible....
- Jul. 28, 2023
Dr Dettmer and staff are the very best at what they do! I left 4 yrs ago when we moved from the area... because I didn’t want to make the drive, but I’m back because I have never found the satisfaction from any other Dr and his staff that they provided to me! I will always make that drive now! Thank you Dr Dettmer and your staff for your professionalism, caring and friendly atmosphere that you provide!
- Jul. 21, 2023
Name is Samantha Bassett and I highly recommend this place. The explanation down to the last detail ... was amazing to me. I loved my experience there and has already recommended this place and staff
- Jul. 08, 2023
Never had long waits and after a few years I have completely gained total confidence and trust in my... Eyecare Physician.
- Jun. 24, 2023
Friendly, informative staff.
- May. 18, 2023
Very professional care from Dr Dettmer and staff
- May. 11, 2023
Dr. Tom got me in on very short notice for my broken vessel & was quick to make diagnosis and fix th... e issue. I appreciate everyone at this location, always so friendly. I have never had a problem here. Highly recommend 🙂
- Apr. 19, 2023
Quick, easy and professional eyecare.
- Feb. 03, 2023
The entire staff is very friendly and Dr Dettmer is very thorough and never has made me feel he was ... in a hurry to get to his next patient.
- Jan. 27, 2023
Everyone was helpful and professional.
- Jan. 18, 2023
Dr. Dettmer is fantastic!
- Jan. 08, 2023
Always professional, informative and a comfortable experience. My doctor of choice for years!
- Jan. 06, 2023
Front desk staff is excellent! Personable and professional. Dr was great and explained options and p... lan of action. Will recommend to everyone.
- Dec. 08, 2022
Very nice and very professional.
- Dec. 07, 2022
Everything was amazing. Everyone there is always so nice and super helpful!
- Dec. 03, 2022
Very nice employee. Thank

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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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