May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, an initiative aimed at educating people about the importance of protecting their skin and eyes from the harmful effects of UV radiation. As a low vision doctor, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about how UV-protection plays a critical role in preventing macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is […]
It’s common to develop vision impairment as we age. In fact, refractive errors such as presbyopia,or nearsightedness, often occur after the age of 45. However, some eye conditions make it more difficult to see than others. These include conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. If you’re struggling with low vision, your eye doctor […]
Low vision is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a term used to describe significant visual impairment that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Individuals with low vision may have difficulty performing everyday activities such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces. The professional team at Dr. Edward Paul, […]
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, […]