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


Preserve Your Eyesight With Hayden Optometric

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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 Hayden Optometric in Mansfield Center, 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 Hayden Optometric 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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- May. 21, 2024
Friendly staff, modern equipment, nice selection of glasses,
- Mar. 12, 2024
I Haven't been to an Optometrist in years.So was a little nervous.Everyone in Dr.Haydens office to D... r.Hayden were all very friendly yet proffessional...I would recommend to anyone.
- Mar. 06, 2024
Outstanding eye doctor! I saw doctor Hayden last summer after my vision had deteriated with blurrine... ss and floaters affecting the quality of my life in reading, working, even driving. After examining me and reviewing the digital photos of my eyes he was able to diagnose my condition and recommended a specialist to do the procedure. I had this procedure done and it worked and have clear vision back in that eye! I can't thank Dr Hayden and his outstanding team enough and highly recommend him for your eye health and vision 👍
- Mar. 06, 2024
Very helpful and everyone in the office is friendly and kind towards not just customers but towards ... their coworkers.
- Feb. 23, 2024
Dr. Hayden does a great job and listens to his patients. Staff is also super nice and helpful.
- Feb. 19, 2024
I had a great experience especially being a first time patient Very helpful and friendly
- Feb. 16, 2024
Exceptional professional service. Glad i went.
- Jan. 29, 2024
Outstanding support staff. Very polite and efficient. The care was equally as good. The physician wa... s thorough and explained things clearly. I would highly recommend this practice.
- Jan. 12, 2024
Dr. Joel is an incredible optometrist!! He is extremely intelligent, personable and loves cutting e... dge technology - which makes life better for all us patients. He also has a wonderful team of professionals that help run his beautiful office. I can’t recommend Dr. Hayden strongly enough!!
- Dec. 28, 2023
Prompt, high tech exam. Will be back next year.
- Dec. 21, 2023
Exceptional service- highly recommend.
- Dec. 21, 2023
Dr. Hayden and staff are professional and friendly. From the time you walk in until you leave. Dr. H... ayden is well experienced and answered all my concerns. I continue to return to his practice year after year!!!
- Dec. 07, 2023
I had soom concerns and they were able to take me right in....great job.
- Dec. 04, 2023
Amazing!! Great service! Dr. was so thorough and extremely kind! Would recommend to everyone!
- Nov. 20, 2023
Dr Hayden seems to always be ahead of the curve with his knowledge-base and the newest technology. H... e provides a friendly, informative, and comfortable environment during appointments and never makes you feel rushed. Hard to find in this industry. Strongly recommend Dr.Hayden’s services.
- Nov. 18, 2023
Highly recommended! Friendly staff, great service.
- Nov. 15, 2023
Staff was so pleasant and friendly and Dr. Hayden was fantastic. The advanced technology they use wa... s top notch. Highly reccomend.
- Nov. 07, 2023
Great praise for Hayden Optometry! I suddenly had shadows and light flashes in one eye. I called at ... 9 a.m. and was in the office at 10:15. All is well. Great office!
- Oct. 31, 2023
Whole staff is wonderful. Dr Hayden is straightforward and extremely patient. No other eye doctor sh... ows and explains the pictures they take of your eyes. Highly recommend
- Oct. 31, 2023
Great experience from being welcomed in and time spent with Dr. Hayden

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Senior Eye Care in Mansfield Center

Our optometry practice in Mansfield Center

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UMR
  • Blue View Vision
  • Meritain Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Unicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Fallon Health
  • Allways Health Partners
  • Boston Medical Center Health Net Plan

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Hayden Optometric

(508) 339-3952