VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies has named Dr. David L. Armstrong to it's
CentraSight Provider Team for the State of Virginia. Dr. Armstrong brings years of experience, helping patients with vision loss, to this new position. He has practiced low vision optometry in Virginia for many years. Dr. Armstrong has helped many patients with reduced vision caused by macular degeneration and other eye diseases return to activities that they had given up due to their poor vision.
The CentraSight Provider Team evaluates and treats patients with end stage macular degeneration using the new
implantable miniature telescope (IMT). Dr. Armstrong sees each patient before they are sent to the surgeon. His responsibilities include: determining the level of vision loss, assessing the patient's potential for success with the IMT, determining the proper eye for surgery and the power of the IMT to be implanted. Dr. Armstrong will demonstrate how the patient will benefit from the device by using external telescopic lenses. Once the patient has been shown to be an appropriate candidate for the IMT Dr. Armstrong will refer them to the surgeon. Following the outpatient surgical procedure, patients will return to Dr. Armstrong for post-op vision evaluation and the prescribing of appropriate glasses or other low vision aids if needed.
An occupational therapist helps the patient adapt to the new device following the surgery.
Because of his experience prescribing spectacle miniature telescopes (SMT) also known as
bioptic telescopes and other types of low vision glasses Dr. Armstrong has the knowledge and skills for his responsibilities on the CentraSight Provider Team. Dr. Armstrong sees low vision patients from offices across Virginia in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and Wytheville.
You may call him toll free at
1 866-321-2030 for a free telephone consultation. By questioning you on the telephone he will be able to tell you if you will benefit from the new IMT or the SMT.
