About Low Vision

There are many people who have a vision loss that is not correctable with typical eyeglasses or contact lenses. They've lost some vision and are unable to see well enough to participate in activities that are important to them. We say that these people have low vision. Eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt's disease and glaucoma, among others, are common causes of low vision.
For many years there have been optometrists who help low vision patients see better so they can return to a more normal life. Special telescopic or microscopic glasses are often prescribed which help the person return to reading, driving, using a computer, participating in hobbies or crafts. Some people are able to return to work.
Most of these people have been told by their eye doctors that nothing can be done to help them. It is true that there is no cure for these diseases and the vision will not return to normal. The job of the low vision optometrist is to evaluate the person's remaining vision and prescribe appropriate glasses or other devices which magnify what is seen, making it easier to see.

Free Telephone Consultation
My practice is totally dedicated to helping low vision patients. That is all that I do. I always speak with patients before scheduling a low vision evaluation. That helps me understand how much remaining vision they have and what their goals are. I also answer questions and give the person an idea of what to expect from the evaluation and from the special glasses. I only schedule people who I can help.
Call me for a free telephone consultation. I will be happy to speak with you and I will tell you if I can help you see better. Call toll free 1 866 321-2030
I see low vision patients in offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and Wytheville, VA.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

At Risk For Macular Degeneration? Eat Fish and Nuts

I was looking over some archived issues of "medpageToday" and came across the attached article on the importance of eating fish and nuts for persons who are at risk of developing macular degeneration. As our population ages there are predicted to be increasing numbers of people suffering from macular degeneration. More and more research, like this study from Australia shows that persons at risk of macular degeneration should be proactively working to avoid this devastating, blinding disease.

Who is at risk? Those closely related to someone with macular degeneration (parent or sibling), smokers, diabetics and people who have lots of unprotected sun exposure have an increased risk. In addition to yearly, dilated, eye examinations they should be taking steps to try to prevent macular degeneration.

Read this article and speak to your eye doctor for more information. Fish, Nuts Protective Against Macular Degeneration
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