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• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I have always known that one of the worst things that a person can hear from their doctor is "There is nothing that can be done to help you".  I Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

There are a couple things that I keep seeing that never fail to amaze me.  One is the power of the internet.  I try to keep my website and Facebook Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I spent some time in the dental chair this morning being prepped for a crown.  As my dentist was working away, very accurately reshaping the tooth to accept the crown Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I always appreciate feedback from patients I've helped.  I am happy to hear that they are benefiting from the low vision glasses that I've prescribed.  If they are having problems Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Most of my low vision patients request my help with reading.  They've enjoyed reading all of their life and now, thanks to macular degeneration or some other eye condition, they Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

The most common request that macular degeneration patients make of me is help for reading.  Many have been avid readers all of their life and now their vision is blurred Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

About three weeks ago I prescribed bioptic telescopic glasses for a nice lady.  Her husband requested a copy of the prescription so they could shop around.  I told him that Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Today a lady told me something that really surprised me.  She'd been taking vitamins with the AREDS2 formula.  That is the standard of care for dry macular degeneration.  The Age Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

In their Guidelines for Low Vision the American Academy of Ophthalmology states  "Referring low-vision patients (those with visual acuities less than 20/40 or scotomas, field loss or contrast loss) to vision Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Most Americans Regard Loss Of Eyesight As The Worst Ailment That Could Befall Them, Study Finds.In print and in its “Well” blog, the New York Times  (2/20, D5, Brody, Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

People with macular degeneration often discover that they a handheld magnifier can help them.  They use it when reading or doing other close work.  If something is bigger it's easier Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Last week I had an opportunity to try NuEyes, a new device for the visually impaired.  It is worn on your face, over your glasses and magnifies whatever is seen. Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

Most of the low vision patients that I see and write about have macular degeneration.  There are many other conditions causing vision loss that can be helped. In the last few Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I really appreciate the patients who have allowed me to use their photos and low vision information on this website as well as my Facebook page and YouTube page.  People Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017

I’m Dr. Dave Armstrong.  I’m a Low vision optometrist with offices in Virginia.  For over 50 years I’ve been helping my patients enjoy the best vision that they are capable Read More