Vision Care and Rehab Questions

1. What could be causing my eye pain and blurriness?

   Intermittent blurriness could be caused by dryness, if the front surface of your eye (the cornea) momentarily dries out. When you blink a few times it re-lubricates and you can see better. Usually pain with dry eyes is on the surface of the eye, not deep inside or the temple, however...
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2. How can we find help us paying for an eye exam for my husband?

   To locate an ophthalmologist who might do an eye exam without charge, I would recommend calling the American Academy of Ophthalmology - 415-561-8500. It is recommended that everyone over 40 have an eye exam every 2-3 years.
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3. How necessary is an eye exam for someone with dementia?

   I have such mixed emotions answering this question. My first response relates to having the eye exam to rule out problems that could cause discomfort. Since it is sometimes difficult for a person with dementia to report the discomfort, an exam may be the only way to diagnose such medical problems as Glaucoma,etc...
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4. How do I handle Dad refusing an eye exam?

   How do I convince my Father to get an eye examination? He has not had one in over two years, and believes that if he goes in for an eye examination that his driver's license will be pulled. He and my mother live in a senior center which feeds them twice a day, and have their own apartment.