Entries by The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina

When Should You Seek Help for Low Vision?

Do you struggle to see clearly? Has your eyesight become worse with age? You may be dealing with low vision due to eye conditions, such as cataracts or glaucoma. Our optometrists in Durham, Asheville, Charlotte, and Wilmington, NC, at [practice_name] offer ways to manage this challenge so you can still enjoy your usual activities. Let’s take […]

The Connection Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Low Vision

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 […]

Is Low Vision Preventable?

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 […]

Shedding Light on Low Vision with The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina

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 […]

How Are Telescopic Glasses Helpful?

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 Glasses: An Important Option to Lessen the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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 […]

4 Benefits of Telescopic Glasses

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 […]