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Senior Vision

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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 Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd. can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.


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Senior Eye Care in Inner West Side

Our optometry practice in Inner West Side

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • May. 27 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Metlife Vision

Preserve Your Eyesight With Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd.

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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 Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd. in Inner West Side, 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 Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd. today to schedule your eye exam!

Patient Reviews
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- May. 14, 2024
Very nice staff with prompt service and good frame selection.
- May. 10, 2024
Highly recommend, the eye doctor and the staff are amazing!
- May. 08, 2024
Amazing
- May. 08, 2024
Dr. Ward made the environment nice and I really appreciated her.
- Apr. 02, 2024
I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience at Hill Country Vision Center this morning.... My mom had an ugly style and warm compresses just weren't doing the trick. Thankfully there was availability to be seen this morning. Titia, the technician that got my mom ready to see the doctor was so kind and patient as she gathered all the needed info. Dr Aguilera went above and beyond, utilizing available tools and adapting his exam to ensure that my mom sat comfortably in her wheelchair. We were educated about her diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures, and prescribed medication. If you are looking for an optometry office who is thorough amd who cares about their patients, look no further.
- Mar. 31, 2024
Awesome place! This is my second year with them and everyone is so welcoming and helpful.
- Mar. 29, 2024
Experienced a very short wait time in the lobby. Facility was clean. Staff was courteous and attenti... ve. I was a bit nervous, however the technician that assisted me with my eye pictures was very encouraging, which helped me to relax. Dr. Ward explained my eye diagnosis thoroughly and answered all my questions. My family has been coming here for over 30 years. It’s a good place for all your family eye care.
- Mar. 27, 2024
They were all extremely kind and so informative! From insurance coverages, to lens types and the pro... cess of the eye exam and what they were looking for. I really appreciate being educated especially during the exam. Would definitely recommend !
- Mar. 25, 2024
The staff are professional, considerate and extremely knowledgeable about my eye care needs. Bar non... e, they are the absolute best at providing exceptional service.
- Mar. 23, 2024
Staff was very kind and service was quick
- Mar. 21, 2024
This place is awesome ! They were friendly and quick will go back again
- Mar. 15, 2024
Always excellent and friendly service care from the Dr Agnes and the staff
- Mar. 12, 2024
Very Professional!
- Mar. 12, 2024
I've had a great experience every time I've visited. The staff is professional and personable, and t... hey have a good variety of frames available. I've never had issues with the glasses I've gotten from them.
- Mar. 05, 2024
Have not gone recent. but took husband to see Dr. Palys for last time as she is retiring. We in this... family will miss her a whole lot, she has been our eye doctor for about 25 years. Thank you, Dr. Palys, for being there for us, enjoy your retirement.
- Mar. 04, 2024
Everyone always treats you with the utmost care and has a positive, cheerful attitude. I recommend t... his place to all.
- Feb. 28, 2024
Dr Palys is the best. I have been seeing her for over 30 years. Always professional yet friendly and... patient. I Highly recommend her.
- Feb. 24, 2024
I’ve been going to Hill Country Vision -Palys & Associates for the past 10 years. I’ve had the o... pportunity to be seen by all the Dr.s that work here and they’re all amazing, including the assistants/techs. Dr. Zuercher specifically has been my optometrist these past 4 years. She is everything you’d want your optometrist to be. She is kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable, great at explaining, and answers all my questions and concerns. I can tell she genuinely cares about all her patients and is always welcoming. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family that are looking for an optometrist. Lynette is amazing. I had the privilege of being helped by her after my most recent exam. She helped me optimize my vision insurance benefits and went above and beyond to help me finally get glasses after 7 years of only being able to afford contacts with my insurance. She and this whole team are rockstars!
- Feb. 10, 2024
Friendly staff, great services. Give them a call, they’ll take good care of you!
- Jan. 28, 2024
Great place

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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.


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Don’t Let Age Limit Your Vision!

Preserve your eyesight with Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd.

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