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• posted: Jan. 29, 2019
• Macular degeneration,  Stargardt Disease,  Albinism,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses

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 More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2018
• Macular degeneration,  Stargardt Disease,  Albinism,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses

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 More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2018
• Macular degeneration,  Stargardt Disease,  Albinism,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses

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 More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018
• Macular degeneration,  Stargardt Disease,  Albinism,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses

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 More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2018
• Macular degeneration,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses
• Macular degeneration,  bioptic telescopic glasses

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 More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2018
• Macular degeneration,  Bioptic telescopic glasses,  Microscopic glasses

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 More