My dad, 94, is in assisted living. He’s in a wheelchair most of the time. He can walk, but is not very stable. Several times he’s fallen.
His last fall was 2 weeks ago and he scratched his glasses pretty badly. He’s probably not had an eye exam in at least 10 years.
He wants to go for an eye exam. Have you had any experience with taking an elderly person in a wheelchair for an exam? I don’t know if there is a way an eye doc can examine someone’s eyes in a wheelchair.
I’m going to call my eye doc tomorrow to see what they say. If you have any suggestions that would be great.
His health is pretty good otherwise
I would discuss your dad’s needs with the doctor’s office staff in advance. I am sure this isn’t their first rodeo working with his situation.
Good luck! You are awesome taking such good care of him.
I'd call his optometrist or ophthalmologist's office and ask how they would handle this kind of transfer from wheelchair to exam chair.