10/06/2026
Man: "Mum keeps misplacing stuff. She says she can see, but her last eye check was years ago. The doctor is thinking dementia as well."
Almost half a million Aussies currently live with dementia, with around 100,000 unpaid carers providing support, mostly women. Dementia is projected to increase to more than 1 million by 2065.
One key risk factor in dementia development is untreated vision loss later in life (2024 Lancet Commision update). Regular eye check-ups are imperative for everyone aged 65 and over, every 12mths. The health of an aging eye can alter in a 12mth period due to cataracts, macular diseases, eye pressure changes and inflammatory diseases. These all need monitoring as treatment is more successful in the early stage of any disease. But it is important to address the resultant blurred vision as it happens, before it impacts one's ability to connect and communicate with their world.
If you or a loved one has concerns about these issues, contact me at On Point Optical to address them or book an appointment on 02 72626673. I have decades of experience managing senior patients and treat them with the utmost compassion and thoroughness.
We also have a visiting dietician, Jenny Livanos, who provides holistic therapy for eye conditions including cataracts, macular disease and glaucoma. Book Jenny at naturaleyecare.com.au
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Jamilla, principal optometrist, practice head honcho
