A Patient With Retinal Pattern Dystrophy Helped

There are many causes of low vision. While the most common are macular degeneration and diabetic retimopathy there are many other eye diseases that cause eye damage and reduced vision. In helping low vision patients it is more important to me to know what vision they have remaining than to know the cause of the loss. Whatever the cause of the problem if there is some remaining vision I have a chance of helping that person return to some of the activities that they have given up.

George Martin came to me seeking help with his vision. Mr. Martin has reduced vision caused by Retinal Pigment Dystrophy and was hoping to be able to see better for driving and reading. He did not wear glasses for his distance vision and was using only over the counter readers for near vision. His distance vision in the better eye was 20/100 and it could not be improved with conventional spectacle lenses.

The low vision evaluation improved his distance vision to 20/50 with a bioptic telescopic lens. His near vision with microscopic glasses resulted in a major improvement in reading and other near activities.

I talked with Mr. Martin after he received the low vision glasses and he told me "The telescopic glasses make a big improvement. I can see oncoming traffic better and tell how many cars are coming now. They are a big help when I'm looking over the fields at my farm."

The microscopic glasses also make a big difference. "I can read and program my cell phone with them."

Regardless of the cause of your vision loss, if you are seeking better vision there may be help available. If you would like to know if you would benefit from a low vision evaluation call for a free phone consultation. I will be happy to discuss your condition with you and tell you if I can help you achieve your goals. Call toll free 1-866-321-2030.