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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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Customized Vision Solutions

Every person who I care for in my low vision practice has different desires and capabilities. They have differing amounts of remaining vision and each has different activities that they are seeking help with. Activities that are important to them that they can no longer participate in due to the limitations of their vision. As you will see from the photos and patient experiences on this blog there are many different types of low vision eyeglasses that can be prescribed to help people whose vision is damaged by eye disease. There are other types of devices that can help as well The purpose of a low vision evaluation is to help maximize remaining vision and to prescribe appropriately to meet each patient's unique needs. That takes time and skill gained from many years of experience. There are just a small number of optometrists who have the specialized equipment necessary and who are willing to spend the amount of time that low vision care takes. Helping patients with low vision is something that I enjoy a great deal. I enjoy getting to know each patient. I enjoy the challenges determining what devices are going to help this patient the most. I enjoy the blessing of being able to help people who, many times, have been told that nothing will help them. Practicing low vision optometry is truly an exciting challenge and blessing to me. If you have lost vision and have been told that nothing can be done. I will be happy to talk with you by phone and discuss your challenges, your frustrations and your goals. By questioning you I will be able to tell you if low vision glasses will help you. I will offer you an appointment only if I am quite certain that I can help. Call me toll free 866 321-2030
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