MISSION STATEMENT As a low vision optometrist I am totally committed to helping visually impaired people maximize their eyesight so they can enjoy more active and independent lives. Dr. David Read More
In a recent LinkedIn video an optometric colleague, Dr Carly Rose, asked the question “Does your prescription keep getting worse every year?” Of course, she was referring to your eyeglass Read More
A lady requested my help with her low vision. She wanted to be able to watch her children play sports. The only way that she‘s able to tell which child Read More
People with Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease and other eye conditions may become unable to pass the vision test at the DMV. That’s a big deal. Without driving they’ll lose much Read More
I understand how difficult impaired vision can make your life. If you have macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt Disease and other eye conditions you may have been told that nothing Read More
Yesterday a lady called and reminded me that I had prescribed bioptic telescopic glasses for her in 2008. She has Stargardt Disease and has been driving safely and legally with Read More
I’d like to tell you how children and teenagers can be helped to see better by a low vision optometrist. In the past couple months I’ve helped 9 or 10 Read More
Today someone responded to one of my YouTube videos with the following question: "What is the purpose of talking?" He was asking why I always speak by phone with people before Read More
This morning I’m quite disappointed with some of my optometric and ophthalmology colleagues. I need to get something off my chest.In the past two days I have helped two young Read More
This morning I’m quite disappointed with some of my optometric and ophthalmology colleagues. I need to get something off my chest.In the past two days I have helped two young Read More
I’d like to tell you about a new service that I offer to people with impaired vision from Stargardt Disease, macular degeneration and other conditions. People with Stargardt Disease or macular Read More
My Purpose My purpose as a low vision optometrist is to help people maximize their vision so they can be more active, independent and enjoy a better quality of life. I accomplish Read More
One of the important things about helping people with impaired vision see better is understanding the activities that they’d most like help with. I always ask people that question when Read More
People with Macular Degeneration may see things that aren’t really there. Here’s what’s happening. It’s very common for people with macular degeneration to have visual hallucinations, they see things that aren’t really there. Read More
Stargardt disease occurs in only about one person in 8-10,000. Here in Virginia where I live, there may be less than 1,000. Many optometrists or ophthalmologists rarely see a person Read More
It is easy for most people to get in to see an eye doctor for a quick exam that will indicate if they need a pair of glasses. Low vision Read More