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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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
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
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
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
Some people are very dedicated to playing Bridge. They enjoy the challenges, the competition and the social contact that the game provides. If they begin to lose vision from Macular Read More
Good light is important for anyone when reading. For people with vision loss from Macular Degeneration it is critical. The light should be positioned close to the material being read Read More
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
Vision loss from macular degeneration takes some of the pleasure out of a person's life. Last week I had a patient with macular degeneration who had several boxes of old Read More