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


Friday, March 21, 2014

More Low Vision Info on Facebook

I hope you'll take a look at my Facebook page. It's dedicated to low vision. I am posting interesting news related to people with macular degeneration, Stargardt's Disease, diabetic retinopathy and other diseases that reduce vision. In addition to that I post helpful tips for low vision patients, new developments and interesting patient experiences. The page can be reached by the link below. I hope you will take a look and decide to "Like" the page. As always, if you have questions or would like to discuss your vision problems give me a call. My toll free number 1 866 321-2030 gets you to the answering service and I'll personally call you back within a couple days. I hope you find the my Facebook page interesting and helpful. Please cut and paste the Facebook address below to access my Page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Low-Vision-Optometrist-Dr-David-L-Armstrong/660124997350141
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