World Glaucoma Week is an annual event held every March to raise awareness about glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable irreversible blindness worldwide. The week is marked by special global awareness events and activities. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, it is estimated that over 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only about half of […]
While many Americans may experience low vision, it does not mean you need to live with it. With technological developments and a knowledgeable team, even the most severe degeneration can be solved. The team at the Low Vision Centers of North Carolina in Charlotte, NC is proud to serve three major communities with effective low-vision […]
Low vision is a medical condition that affects the clarity of your sight. If you have low vision, you may have difficulty seeing well enough to read, drive, or to recognize the faces of people you know. While this condition is permanent, there are solutions that may help prevent it from worsening, and often, diet […]
Affecting more than 11 million people throughout America, it can be difficult to know exactly if you are afflicted with macular degeneration. While it is mostly age-related, macular degeneration can come in all shapes and forms and can be prevented and strengthened if caught in its early stages. The Low Vision Centers in Charlotte, NC are proud […]
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 […]
Binocular vision disorders are relatively common. The good news is that Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD, diagnoses and treats binocular vision disorders at the Low Vision Centers of North Carolina. Treating Binocular Vision Disorders Vision therapy is an eye-exercise regimen that helps reduce, or eliminate, the symptoms people with binocular vision experience. These symptoms include: […]
Low vision makes it challenging to engage in everyday activities such as reading, driving, using the computer, and recognizing people’s faces. Traditional solutions for improving vision, such as prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, are ineffective in the treatment of low vision. Dr. Edward Paul offers low vision diagnosis and treatment in Asheville, Wilmington, and Charlotte, […]
Low vision is defined as a retention of vision coupled with a loss of acuity. Low vision assessments are usually conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist with the goal of understanding how low vision is impacting the person’s day-to-day life. Unlike the standard Snell test (also known as a letter eye chart), though, your doctor […]
Low vision can have a big impact on your quality of life! By forcing changes to your lifestyle and personal habits, low vision can make hobbies and other beloved activities difficult or impossible. If you know what causes low vision, and take steps to stop low vision from getting worse, you may help preserve your […]
Do you have low vision? An optometrist in Wilmington, NC will be able to look at your eyes and know immediately what issues you are having. It’s possible you have low vision, or you could be experiencing something else. What Is Low Vision? Low vision is when you have vision loss that can’t be corrected using traditional […]