Did you know seniors with smaller family support networks are less likely to get  cataract surgery? A recent study showed our older loved one may not be aware of changes in their vision until a family member notices. This means it’s important our aging loved ones have health advocates in their life, such as their adult children or grandchildren.

As we age, our vision naturally begins to decline. One of the many common age-related vision problems, cataracts are a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. Symptoms may develop slowly, making them difficult to notice. But even those who do notice sometimes feel they should just “deal with” it rather than burden family members. At Vision Quest, we believe everyone deserves healthy vision, and offer solutions for cataracts and more.

Now it’s more important than ever to check in on our parents and grandparents. As the pandemic continues, older family members are even more isolated, potentially unaware changes in their vision have occurred. 

We encourage everyone with aging loved ones to check in with them, even if it’s just a phone call! Next time you talk to your family member ask if they’ve noticed any changes in their vision, or experienced these symptoms:

• Difficulty seeing at night
• Sensitivity to light
• Halos around lights
• Double or ghosted vision (things might look like they overlap)
• Colors seem dimmer or duller

If they have, it’s time to get an eye exam. Decreased vision makes completing simple tasks difficult, driving unsafe, and even hobbies like reading or watching television unenjoyable. Consider helping them make an appointment and taking them to it, so they can maintain the quality of life they deserve.

At Vision Quest we treat every patient like family. You can rest assured we’ll take the time to ensure your loved one understands their condition, and is treated with respect and dignity. Our procedures use state of the art technology, and our surgeons have decades of experience. In fact, we’ve performed over 15,000 successful cataract surgeries in the Treasure Valley. We’re proud to offer the PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) to our cataract patients, a breakthrough procedure that corrects vision at every distance. Having the latest in eye care technology ensures the best possible experience before, during, and after the procedure. We want you to know the eye health of the people you care for is just as important to us as it is to you.

With locations in Boise, Meridian, and Caldwell, your loved one can benefit from world class technology - right here at home!