mportant tips to take care of Seniors with low vision 1. Regular Eye exams  The American Academy of Ophthalmology (The Academy) recommends having a complete eye exam with an ophthalmologist every year or two for adults aged above age 65. For this purpose keeping up with regular eye exams allows ophthalmologists to catch problems early. The sooner a problem is detected, the more likely it is that treatment will be successful. During regular eye exams, your ophthalmologist will check for age-related eye diseases,