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The American Academy of Ophthalmology defines low vision as vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical or surgical treatments or conventional eyeglasses. A person with low vision often is told that there is nothing more that can be done for their vision. A low vision optometrist's role is to assist a low vision patient in maximizing their remaining vision through education, resources, low vision devices, and special optics.Â
One of the first things a patient will be asked when they come in for a low vision examination is what their goals are. It can be watching television or reading a book, seeing a pastor at church or watching someone walk across the stage. Hence, based on the patient's goals, the low vision optometrist can best guide the patient on what devices and optical aids will help them achieve those goals.Â
Most low vision devices and optics are meant for a specific goal, for example magnifying glasses may work for short time periods of reading, but will not assist a patient in watching television.Â
Hands-free devices have many advantages:
Before a patient is shown a device it is important for a low vision optometrist to fully understand the patient's vision and goals. Armed with that information the low vision optometrist can help guide the patient on the best devices for their needs and budget. We are fortunate to have the technology and products to maximize vision for so many patients. We welcome you to schedule a low vision exam at our Chattanooga office.
Vision therapy is well worth the response, time and effort. Our Son had a hard time focusing and writing neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time if previously took. His abilities to focus improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent, we wanted learning to be fun for our Son, and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy is well worth the expense, time and effort. Our son had a hard time focusing handwriting neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time it previously took his abilities to focus and improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent you wanted learning to be fun for our son and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy has given or son the tools he needs to be able to scan and read the written word more effectively and efficiently.
He love working with John and these working sessions give him the motivation to gladly work on his homework assignments.
It amazed us to see the difference in the tracking of his eyes and along a line of it's from the beginning to the end of the treatment.
Dr. McBryar , Kristen and John are all marvelous and we would recommend them to anyone I only wish that we would have found them sooner!
Prior to coming to the institute for vision development my son complained of daily headaches. Therapy has eliminated his headaches completely. I love knowing my son is able to learn pain-free for the rest of his life because of the work that has been done over just a few weeks in this office. He he absolutely loved coming that didn't even feel like going to a doctor or therapy. We are grateful for the relief he was able to find by coming here.
Thank you!
Seems much less frustrated with life
Reads non-stop and fast
Spelling abilities have been hugely improved
Seems much more confident
Thank You!!!
When we first came to the practice, my son did not have huge issues, but lots of small ones- trouble with reading, sports (hitting the baseball consistently), coordination, etc- that were not easily detectable,but when put together presented issues. The staff here were all very professional and loving towards him. While I was concerned in the reading, my son was concerned with the athletic side. Seeing improvement night off the bat gave him confidence that i have nor seen in him and made him want to not only Come to therapy, but also made him want to work hard. He has surpassed his grade level and above in reading and hit his first home run this year! Thank you!!!
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