Vision changes
What each one tends to make hard
You do not need to know your diagnosis to come. These are the changes our patients most often describe. What the tools can do for you depends on your eyes, and we say so at the visit.
Macular degeneration
The middle of what you look at goes blurry or missing. Reading and faces are hard. Light, large print and strong lenses are what we try.
Glaucoma
Side vision narrows, so you bump into things and miss what is next to you. We look at lighting, contrast and safe paths at home.
Diabetic eye disease
Patches of blur or dark spots that can change over time. We keep the doctor who manages your diabetes informed, if you ask.
Vision changes after a stroke
Part of your view may be missing on one side. We test the field of view and show you how to scan.
Night and side vision loss
Trouble in dim light or at the edges. Lamps, filters and a plan for getting around.
Damage to the optic nerve
Dim, gray or patchy sight. We work on contrast, light and devices that suit what is left.
What we do, and what we do not
We help you use your sight, not treat the disease
Your other eye doctor still manages your eye disease. We do not take that over.
We measure how you see and try tools with you
We send a report to your other eye doctor, if you ask
We tell you when something needs a doctor right away
We never promise to restore sight
- Sudden vision loss, flashes of light, a curtain over your vision, a chemical splash or an eye injury needs care now. Call our office right away or go to an emergency room. If you can't reach us, call 911.
Not sure it is low vision?
Call and describe what has become hard. We will tell you if a visit makes sense.