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Step 1
Discuss vision needs with your parent. Your parent wants to be included and feel as if they still have control over their lives. By respecting their needs and wishes you will make them feel better about the fact that you have to do things for them.
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Step 2
Find a reliable ophthalmologist. When looking for reliable vision care it is important to meet with the doctor before your elderly parent goes to the appointment. You want to find someone that will be kind and gentle with your elderly parent. It is vital that the doctor make you and your parent feel at ease.
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Step 3
Make an appointment with the ophthalmologist that fits in your schedule. You want to make a sure that the day you pick is a light day. The visit can take a lot out of you and your elderly parent and you want to make the visit as easy as possible.
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Step 4
Prepare any travel arrangements that your elderly parent needs in advance. You also want to plan any medication, meals or bathrooms trips when preparing your parent for their appointment.
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Step 5
Go to ophthalmologist after you review with your elderly parent what is going to be done at the time of the visit.
