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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Friday, November 29, 2013

"Worth every penny of it."

Michael Callison has had a vision loss since birth. Since then he has had glaucoma and has required cataract surgery. Almost 7 years ago this nice West Virginia man came to me for help with his vision. At that time I prescribed bioptic telescopic glasses to help his distance vision and an additional lens that focusses them for his computer. Michael likes to work on small engines and I prescribed a pair of telemicroscopic glasses to help him there. He was in my office yesterday and I asked him how he was doing with the two pair of low vision glasses. "Love them. I wouldn't trade them for anything" he told me. He especialy likes the telescopic glasses for computer use as well as reading. "I've told lots of people that these are the most expensive glasses that I have ever owned and they are worth every penny of it" Michael was told for years that nothing could be done to help him see better. I am happy that he came to me and I was able to help. Many people with longstanding vision loss can be helped with low vision glasses. It all begins with a phone call. Please give me a call toll free 1 866 321-2030. I will be happy to talk with you about your vision problem and I will tell you is I'll be able to help you.
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