My Purpose as a Low Vision Optometrist

My Purpose

My purpose as a low vision optometrist is to help people maximize their vision so they can be more active, independent and enjoy a better quality of life.

I accomplish that goal by doing these 6 things:

• I listen to each person so I can understand how their vision loss impacts their life.  I want to know what they can accomplish with their remaining vision and what activities are most important that they need my help with.
• I evaluate their vision very carefully with a variety of low vision glasses and other devices and determine which will be most helpful, considering the person’s remaining vision and their goals.
• I demonstrate those that I find to be helpful, showing exactly how it will meet their needs. I want each person to able to make an informed decision.
• I inform them of non-optical ways that will help them function better with their remaining vision.
• I prescribe the glasses or devices that they choose as a result of my evaluation and the demonstrations.
• I teach them how to use whatever I prescribe and make sure that they understand how to use it for maximum benefit.

Dr. David L. Armstrong

         Low Vision Optometrist