About Us
Since 1995, Drs. Bill and Kathleen O’Shea have been specializing in bringing eye care to a special group of people who desperately need it, but are unfortunately often overlooked – the residents of nursing homes and long term health care facilities.
The Problem…
It is a fact that a large percentage of the elderly have some form of visual impairment.
Studies indicate that 94% of people over age 65 have some form of refractive error and the prevalence of eye disease in seniors can be as high as 85%.
Nursing home residents can be especially susceptible, with up to 30% having severe visual impairment.
Unfortunately, however, due to infirmity or to the high costs of transportation, these patients often have a difficult time obtaining necessary eye care services. One recent study estimates that only 11% of nursing home residents have had an eye exam within the past two years.
The Solution:
Solutions for Sight Optometric Associates, PC is a professional service corporation formed in 1995 by Dr. Kathleen M. O’Shea and Dr. William F. O’Shea.
We serve the vision care needs of patients who live in long-term healthcare or assisted living facilities by performing optometric examinations at the health care facility.
Solutions for Sight offers the following services:
- Primary care eye examinations utilizing state of the art portable diagnostic equipment.
- Post-operative cataract care and glaucoma co-management in conjunction with your local ophthalmologists.
- Full eyeglass fitting and repair services in association with out network of affiliated opticians.
About Our Doctors:
William F. O’Shea, OD
Dr. William F. O’Shea received a BS in Biology from St. John’s University and his OD degree from the State University of New York/State College of Optometry. His academic achievements earned him an award for Excellence in Primary Care Optometry.
Following completion of a residency in Ocular Pathology, Dr. O’Shea served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the SUNY/State College of Optometry.
Dr. O’Shea has extensive experience in providing primary care, pre- and post-operative cataract care, glaucoma co-management, and low vision rehabilitation.
Kathleen M. O’Shea, OD
Dr. Kathleen M. O’Shea received a BS in Medical Technology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her OD degree from the New England College of Optometry.
Dr. O’Shea has clinical expertise in the fields of primary and geriatric care, pre- and post-operative cataract care, glaucoma co-management and contact lens fitting.