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.

More information at VirginiaLowVision.com and facebook.com/VirginiaLowVisionOptometrist


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

"I have some hope"

DR. ARMSTRONG,

I WANT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TODAY. HAVING MY EYES TESTED DURING MY 50 YEARS ON THIS EARTH NEVER MAKES ME FEEL TO GOOD! TODAY I FELT GOOD AND HAVE SOME HOPE.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON.

I received the above email from a West Virginia man. He came with a long history of low vision related to a high amount of nearsightedness, retinal detachment and cataracts.  Even after cataract surgery his vision is less than necessary for driving in WV.  In addition to driving he wants to be able to see better to read and to see his students better in the classroom.

After a thorough evaluation of his vision with a variety of low vision glasses and other devices I was able to help him with almost all of his goals.  As you can see from the note above he is very pleased. #lowvision
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