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What to do when you can't pass the DMV vision testing
posted: May 31, 2019.
I've been helping people with low vision continue driving safely and legally for years. During that time I've had many opportunities to speak with the Virginia DMV Medical Office on Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses , Bioptic glasses for driving -
Patient expectations from medical or surgical treatment of vision threatening eye conditions
posted: May 16, 2019.
Two recent articles point out the expectations of patients being treated for vision impairing conditions and show the importance of having two eye doctors. One doctor to follow and treat Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses , Bioptic glasses for driving -
Many devices to help the visually impaired
posted: Apr 26, 2019.
There are many ways to help a person with impaired vision. A low vision optometrist will evaluate your vision, consider your goals and prescribe devices that best suit your needs. Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses , Bioptic glasses for driving -
Helping someone keep driving
posted: Apr 20, 2019.
An important part of my services is helping people with impaired vision keep their driver's license so they can stay independent. I understand the DMV vision requirements very well and Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses , Bioptic glasses for driving -
Specialized glasses for Macular Degeneration
posted: Apr 13, 2019.
I understand how devastating it can be when macular degeneration damages your vision and I know how to prescribe specialized glasses that maximize the remaining vision. These glasses allow my Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
Keep driving and keep your independence
posted: Apr 02, 2019.
If you lose your driving privilege you’ve lost much of your independence. By prescribing bioptic telescopic glasses like these I’ve helped many Virginians with macular degeneration and other conditions obtain Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
A practice dedicated to helping with impaired vision
posted: Mar 21, 2019.
Macular degeneration and other conditions that impair vision make life difficult for many people. I’ve dedicated my practice to helping people with impaired vision read, drive, recognize friend’s faces and Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
New Auto Focus Telescopic Glasses
posted: Feb 08, 2019.
I've been testing new auto focus bioptic telescopic glasses. I've had my prescription put in them and have worn them for driving, watching TV, reading signs and seeing people's faces. Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
Demonstrating how I help people with impaired vision see better
posted: Jan 29, 2019.
When someone with macular degeneration or some other disease that's damaged their vision comes to me they want help to see the very best that they are capable of. They Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
Sad Result from Lasik, Help for Macular Degeneration
posted: Dec 18, 2018.
Last week a popular meteorologist for the Fox News channel in Detroit took her life apparently as a result of a failed Lasik procedure. 35 year old Jessica Starr, mother Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
The Importance of Listening
posted: Dec 13, 2018.
Probably the most important thing that I do when I am helping a person who's lost some vision from Macular Degeneration is to listen to them. I've read that studies Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
Doctors Cooperate to Help People with Macular Degeneration
posted: Dec 04, 2018.
Ideally people with macular degeneration should have two eye doctors. One doctor, usually a retinal specialist, will be caring for the health of the eyes. Their job is to monitor Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Stargardt Disease , Albinism , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
Still enjoying low vision glasses after all these years.
posted: Sep 06, 2018.
Last week I talked with 2 patients who I'd prescribed low vision glasses for about 10 years ago. One, a lady, has macular degeneration. She's been driving safely and legally Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses -
My Friend Who Has Macular Degeneration
posted: Aug 14, 2018.
Last week, while on vacation, I unexpectedly, ran into a man I've known for years but have not seen for quite a while. He is 93 years old and has Read moreCategory: Macular degeneration , Bioptic telescopic glasses , Microscopic glasses
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