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My Friend Who Has Macular Degeneration

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

Talking about Macular Degeneration

Last week I had the opportunity to give a talk to a group of men who meet for breakfast at a local restaurant twice each month.  The asked me to Read More

"I no longer feel left out,"

I've recently called 3 of my low vision patients to ask how they are doing with their bioptic telescopic glasses.  I requested quotes to be used in an article I Read More

Types of Macular Degeneration

Most people with macular degeneration have what is called Age Related Macular Degeneration.  As the name implies it is a condition that effects older people.  There are two types of Read More

Driving equals Independence equals Life

Over the years of helping people with macular degeneration and other conditions that impair their vision I have come to understand how important driving is to people.  If they lose Read More

Poor Quality Electronic Magnifier

A lady came to me last week seeking my help with reading.  She has macular degeneration and had visited another low vision optometrist a year ago.  The doctor  recommended an Read More

Macular Degeneration? Here’s Why You Need Two Eye Doctors.

Most people with macular degeneration have been told by their eye doctor that nothing can be done for them.  It is true that there is no cure for macular degeneration.  Read More

Good Vision Requires Good Lighting

Proper lighting is very important for people with macular degeneration.  I've been told many times by patients that they take things that they need to read to a window or Read More

Independence

Helping people with impaired vision remain independent is the most satisfying thing that I've done in my career as an optometrist.  Each patient who I've helped reminds me that I Read More

A young man seeking help

An 18 year old young man from Louisiana called me this morning asking for help with driving.  He has Stargardt Disease, also known as juvenile macular degeneration.  He told me Read More

Tell Your Doctor You Want To See Better

If you have macular degeneration it is very important that you tell your eye doctor that you want help so you can see the very best that you can.  It Read More

"Doctor, I want to see the very best that I possibly can."

Sometimes an eye doctor who is concentrating on the important job of diagnosing, treating and monitoring eye disease may overlook something very important to the patient.  The primary goal of Read More

Large Print Checks

Many people with macular degeneration ask me for help managing their finances.  They want to be able to read their bills and write checks.  One thing that I recommend is Read More

Mission Statement

I'd like to share the Mission Statement of my low vision optometry practice; MISSION STATEMENT To help people with impaired vision from macular degeneration or other eye conditions see better so they Read More

Understanding the needs of a man with macular degeneration
  • posted: Feb. 20, 2018

A nice gentleman with macular degeneration came to me from West Virginia yesterday.  He receives medical care from one of the Veterans Administration hospitals in WV.  When I asked him Read More

Surprise Phone Call
  • posted: Feb. 20, 2018

This morning I called the daughter of an 86 year old lady who'd been referred to me by her retinal specialist.  Even though the doctor told the lady I'd call Read More

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