Senior Vision

Senior Vision

Enjoy Clear & Healthy Vision For a Lifetime

(314) 942-5367

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 Crown Vision Center - City Place can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


Preserve Your Eyesight With Crown Vision Center - City Place

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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 Crown Vision Center - City Place in Creve Coeur Township, 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 Crown Vision Center - City Place 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 Specialist

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- Apr. 14, 2025
Dr. Woodyard and his staff are so thorough. I have had excellent care here for years.
- Apr. 01, 2025
Dr. Woodyard is fantastic! Very detailed and the staff is the best!
- Mar. 23, 2025
Such a a great place ! From begging to end . Amber who helped me at the end is full of life and hap... piness , but everyone there is so nice and that’s why i always keep coming back to them . Wish i could work there myself ! 🙂
- Mar. 18, 2025
Great frame selection! Quick, easy. Glasses delivered in less than a week.
- Mar. 13, 2025
Great service
- Mar. 11, 2025
EXCELLENT!! Best eyeglass place ever. Friendly staff, super informative and patient. I never felt ru... shed. Dr. Woodyard was very thorough and took his time with me and also explained all the tests and just the exam in itself. I am a pretty new glasses wearer. Definitely would recommend!
- Mar. 11, 2025
Easy to book appointment online, friendly and professional service, very pleased with every aspect o... f appointment, very helpful with choosing new frames, very satisfied with new glasses picked up a few days ago. Positive experiences that will bring me back for next year’s checkup.
- Feb. 27, 2025
Excellent customer service.
- Feb. 01, 2025
Very nice people and eye doctor as well .
- Jan. 29, 2025
Dr. Woodyard is thorough and kind. Entire staff are friendly and helpful.
- Jan. 15, 2025
First time at Crown vision, found the glasses i was looking for and MS. AMBER was such a great help,... Great customer service and patient. THANK you Amber
- Jan. 15, 2025
A young lady named Amber helped me and my lady, she was very nice and informative. Thank you for all... your help and great energy 5 stars ⭐️
- Dec. 15, 2024
Every one was kind and considerate and very knowledgeable
- Dec. 08, 2024
Everyone is very friendly and accommodating.
- Nov. 30, 2024
Staff is very polite, nice, and knowledgeable.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Everyone was business friendly, caring and professional. Thank you!
- Jul. 26, 2024
Dr Woodyard if great and very knowledgeable and actually cares about his patients
- Jun. 28, 2024
Friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend!!!
- Jun. 15, 2024
Dr. Matthew Woodyard is outstanding. Thorough, explains findings and best of all listens to your co... ncerns or possible problems you are having.
- May. 08, 2024
Excellent customer service, wonderful staff. Nothing but smiles and laughter the entire time I was ... there. Everyone was more than helpful!

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Senior Eye Care in Creve Coeur Township

Our optometry practice in Creve Coeur Township

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Crown Vision Center - City Place

(314) 942-5367