Screens are everywhere—at work, at school, and at home. Whether you’re answering emails, helping your child with homework, or relaxing with a movie, your eyes are likely spending hours a day locked onto some kind of digital device. While technology has made life more efficient, that constant screen exposure can take a toll on your […]
Low vision is a common issue that causes a lot of discomfort to many Americans for various reasons. While this may largely be due to aging, some common eye diseases or injuries can contribute to the rapid degeneration of your eyesight. The Low Vision Centers of Charlotte, Wilmington and Asheville, NC, provide full and professional […]
If you have diabetes, you’re at risk of an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. This condition can lead to vision loss if you don’t seek treatment and manage diabetes. At Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD, our optometrists in Wilmington, Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham, NC, provide treatments for diabetic retinopathy, such as low vision aids and […]
Low vision is more than a nuisance. The name suggests a relatively innocuous condition where a person might not see perfectly. But the complexities of this condition are much more insidious, affecting a person’s ability to live the highest possible quality of life, sometimes preventing them from engaging in common activities that others often take […]
February marks Low Vision Awareness Month—a time to illuminate the possibilities for those facing vision challenges. At The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina, with offices in Wilmington, Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham, NC, Dr. Edward Paul, Dr. Alexandra Robertson, Dr. Casey Krug, and Dr. Pankti Patel are dedicated to empowering individuals with innovative low vision […]
For anyone who experiences low vision, telescopic eyeglasses in Wilmington, NC are real game changers. These devices implement small telescopes that are embedded into the actual eyeglass lenses. If you had to describe what they’re similar to, imagine if you could constantly hold a telescope up to your eyes when you couldn’t see well. Of […]
Low vision can be a debilitating concern. Many patients with low vision feel that there is little hope for them to be able to see again. However, with the help of Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD and the team at The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina, you can get help for your low vision. […]
If you or a loved one has low vision, you’re likely familiar with the challenges it brings to daily life. Tasks such as reading, recognizing faces, or navigating familiar spaces can become daunting. However, there’s another, less obvious consequence of vision loss that deserves our attention: its link to cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer’s […]
Telescopic glasses aren’t something out of a science fiction movie. They are technologically advanced vision solution that is becoming more widely used by those with low vision, thanks to optometrists in Wilmington, NC like Dr. Edward Paul. If this sounds like something that might fit what you’re going through, you owe it to yourself to learn […]
Whether you’ve been dealing with low vision or reduced sight, you may need to see an eye doctor in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD, works with patients like yourself to discover reasons for vision loss and to determine ways to help treat it. Reasons for Vision Loss Over 30 There are several potential reasons […]