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• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

"I wish I'd known about you and these glasses 15 years ago."Kelly Henley was diagnosed with juvenile macular degeneration (also known as Stargardt's Disease) when he was in grade school. Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Barry Hess was referred to me by his ophthalmologist. He came requesting help with vision loss caused by several longstanding problems. Mr. Hess was born with a very high amount Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

  Stargardt’s Disease, a type of macular degeneration, effects over 25,000 Americans, occurring in about one in 10,000 children. Because it begins in children and young adults it is also known Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

An article in Monday's Salt Lake Tribune reported on the success of a man who received the implantable miniature telescope. This new technology is available to macular degeneration patients in Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

DR. ARMSTRONG,I WANT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TODAY. HAVING MY EYES TESTED DURING MY 50 YEARS ON THIS EARTH NEVER MAKES ME FEEL TO GOOD! TODAY I FELT Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Before I accept someone as a low vision patient I always speak with them by phone. I question them about their remaining vision and their goals and I'm able to Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Richard Weddle came to me recently from North Carolina.  Richard's low vision is caused by rod-cone dystrophy.  That is a condition, usually inherited, that effects both light sensitive parts of Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Shelby Lester has lost vision in her right eye due to macular degeneration and because of a retinal hemorrhage in the left eye. A retinal specialist has been treating the Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I was speaking today with a lady from Florida who has been dealing with #Stargardt's Disease for many years.  She'd discovered information about my low vision practice by surfing around Read More

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Jacob WaymanJacob is a young man who's had reduced vision since he was 16 years old. That's when he was diagnosed with dominant optic atrophy. Dominant optic atrophy is a Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Helping low vision patients can be challenging but it is also very rewarding. Each person comes with different expectations and hopes. There are activities that are particularly important to them Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Often when I am speaking with someone about their low vision problem I recommend that they try a test at home to show them if low vision glasses will help.  This Read More

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"Hi Dr. Armstrong, Just a note to let you know howthrilled I am with my new tinted bioptic telescopic glasses. Due to severe macular degeneration, I have had to depend Read More

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Microscopic Glasses to Help Control Diabetes BetterDiabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness. Studies have shown that people who control their diabetes well are less likely to develop Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

The three greatest causes of vision loss and blindness are diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Any one of them can have devastating effects on a person's eyesight and their Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I always appreciate it when patients take the time to write or call and let me know how they are doing. This week I received a letter from a lady Read More