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Senior Vision
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.
The eye doctors at Ducklo EyeCare can help keep your vision clear and comfortable with regular eye exams, early detection and personalized care.
Preserve Your Eyesight With Ducklo EyeCare
Whether you need reading glasses, bifocals, post-cataract surgery care, or eye disease co-management, we've got you covered!
At Ducklo EyeCare in Midtown, 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 Ducklo EyeCare today to schedule your eye exam!
Senior Vision FAQs
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 multifocals.
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.
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 Eye Doctors
Tommy Ducklo O.D.
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English
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Dr. Tommy Ducklo, a Nashville native, is a distinguished retired optometrist who dedicated many years of service to his community. He graduated from The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1978. Throughout his esteemed…
Steven Williams O.D.
Dr. Steven A. Williams is from a small town in West Tennessee named Savannah. After graduating high school in 2013, he went on to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He graduated in 2017 with his Bachelor of Science in…
Shirnil Channappa O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Shirnil Channappa received his undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from Pennsylvania State University in 1995. In May 2000, he graduated from the University of Alabama - Birmingham with his doctorate in Optometry. His interest in…
Matthew Colonna O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Colonna is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Chemistry. Through a mentorship during college, he found his love of Optometry. Dr. Matthew Colonna enjoys the challenge of finding solutions for daily vision issues…
Blair Solomon O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Dr. Blair Solomon is a born and raised Nashvillian. She grew up in Brentwood and attended Brentwood High School. After graduation she made her way east to Rocky Top where she studied nutrition and business administration at the…
Kaley Ferro O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Dr. Kaley Stinnett Ferro grew up in Hendersonville, TN, where she graduated from Pope John Paul II high school. She received her Bachelor of Science for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She then went on to earn her Doctorate…
Jessica Ditto O.D.
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English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Jessica Ditto, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 2006 and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Ditto was born in Tennessee and returned…
Patient Reviews
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Lovely_55 - Jun 15, 2026
Wonderful and friendly staff, Dr. Williams was very knowledgeable and professional.
Kelly S. - Jun 8, 2026
Service here is always excellent -- and very caring!
Senior Eye Care in Midtown
Hours Show More
- Monday 9:15 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:15 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- Superior Vision
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Don't Let Age Limit Your Vision!
Preserve your eyesight with Ducklo EyeCare