Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(715) 235-3838

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 Kivlin Eye Clinic can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Kivlin Eye Clinic

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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 Kivlin Eye Clinic in Menomonie, 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 Kivlin Eye Clinic 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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- Aug. 17, 2024
Great support staff. Dr. Monette is wonderful.
- Aug. 08, 2024
Great service! Friendly helpful staff! And very upset to date on technology!
- Jul. 29, 2024
Good experience with the staff, service, and products. Thanks.
- May. 13, 2024
I love my experience every time I go to Kivlin Eye Clinic!! The last time I was there a couple emplo... yees helped me pick out my new glasses, they gave me their honest opinions to pick out the best pair that looked great!!
- Mar. 15, 2024
Staff is always pleasant and helpful.
- Jan. 16, 2024
Very helpful in finding the right fit for your needs.
- Jan. 01, 2024
Very kind and considerate staff. Would definitely recommend this eye clinic to everyone!
- Dec. 08, 2023
A great team that provides top notch eye care.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Kind and caring, top notch
- Sep. 28, 2023
I’ve gone to Kivlin Eye Clinic for many years and have never been disappointed with the services I... ’ve received there. It’s a great place to go!
- Aug. 30, 2023
My vision needs have been met by Kivlen foe 40+ years.
- Aug. 29, 2023
Staff is great. I been going for couple years now there always friendly and Courteous
- Jul. 11, 2023
Professional, friendly staff! My family is always well taken care of when going in for a visit!
- May. 05, 2023
Always a pleasure to go there. Very personable and professional.
- Apr. 24, 2023
Always have felt well taken care of here.
- Mar. 27, 2023
I always enjoy my visits!
- Jan. 27, 2023
Always enjoy the service I get at Kivlin and a great staff.
- Dec. 12, 2022
Always excellent customer service!
- Dec. 02, 2022
Always a very friendly staff. Dr. Kivlin is great to work with. He treats his patients very well. A ... big thank you to Chris for getting me in a little early so I could go to another appointment that day. You can't go wrong with these people. Thanks again.
- Nov. 29, 2022
Best eye doctors that I have ever been seen by .

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Senior Eye Care in Menomonie

Our optometry practice in Menomonie

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Kivlin Eye Clinic

(715) 235-3838