Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(972) 208-5757

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


Preserve Your Eyesight With Legacy Vision

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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 Legacy Vision in Plano, 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 Legacy Vision 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.


Meet our Senior Vision Specialists

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- Mar. 31, 2025
Great customer service!
- Jan. 28, 2025
Very nice staff and Dr.
- Jan. 25, 2025
Awesome doctor, front desk, assistant, and overall services.
- Jan. 18, 2025
Fantastic doctor and staff, it took about two weeks to get our order in and they were exactly what w... e needed!
- Dec. 17, 2024
Dr. Kirkland and his staff are wonderful!
- Dec. 03, 2024
Personable staff. They take time to explain any issues or concerns
- Nov. 21, 2024
Dr. Chawla and her staff were lovely! Great experience. All my questions were answered thoroughly, a... nd my eyes were examined and assessed with patience and accuracy.
- Sep. 29, 2024
All aces!
- Sep. 29, 2024
The doctor (Dr. Zehra Chawla) and all the staff were very friendly, informative, and well versed
- Sep. 06, 2024
Dr Kirkland and each of the staff members are the best at what they do. They treat you like family a... nd give you the best eye care you can get. I have been going there for ages and have never had anything but the best experience possible. I recommend them highly!
- Sep. 06, 2024
Staff is very helpful, Dr. Kirkland very personable and friendly.
- Aug. 19, 2024
Great experience! The doctor and his staff are knowledgable, experienced, and are there to help and ... give solutions. After 2 years of struggling with my prescription, Legacy Vision helped me solve it with precise adjustments and analysis. Thank you.
- Aug. 14, 2024
The staff are very nice and friendly!
- Aug. 08, 2024
The best!
- Jul. 29, 2024
Efficient, clean and friendly. From the ease of the location, to the staff, I had a great experienc... e.
- Jun. 18, 2024
Dr Kirkland and the staff are fantastic! Everyone is pleasant and always smiling. A great office atm... osphere!
- May. 24, 2024
Nita is the best!
- May. 13, 2024
Dr. Kirkland provides professional services and is a great guy. His staff is friendly and responsive... .
- May. 10, 2024
They really went above and beyond to ensure I had contacts before my upcoming trip. They sent me a c... ouple of trials just in case and followed up every day to make sure. They’re super friendly, caring, and such a pleasure to interact with.
- May. 08, 2024
Dr. Kirkland and his team are absolutely outstanding. My family have been their patient for years, a... nd we can’t imagine ever switching to another practice.

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Senior Eye Care in Plano

Our optometry practice in Plano

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Legacy Vision

(972) 208-5757