Should you buy a low vision device at Walmart or Amazon?

Published on

January 20, 2022

When she recommends a low vision device to her patients, Dr. McBryar gets the question, "why is this device different from those I've tried on my own and didn't work?".

The importance of a Low Vision Evaluation

Following a comprehensive evaluation of your vision we can then have a better understanding of what low vision devices will provide the most impact on your vision.

Understanding the focal distance

Every optical device will have a set focal distance, for example magnification that works for a computer screen will not work for a tv or reading.

Higher Magnification does not mean its better or good

As magnification increases it limits the field of view. Many times patients will purchase extremely high magnification but find no value as the field of view is far too small for the task they planned to use it for.

Choosing the right tools

There are so many choices of low vision devices that it can be difficult to find the gems. It is important to get the most function out of a low vision device or it may not provide enough value to be used.
As a low vision optometrist, Dr. McBryar guides each patient with the best features and options for their needs and at each budget.

Visiting a Low Vision Optometrist

When visiting a low vision optometrist and having a low vision evaluation, the patient is guided through a better understanding of their vision loss, a greater sense of hope, and a better understanding of the possibilities for maximizing their remaining vision.

Testimonials

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.

Amanda T.

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.

Alexa H.

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!

Charlotte M.

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!

Olivia C.

Seems much less frustrated with life

Reads non-stop and fast

Spelling abilities have been hugely improved

Seems much more confident

Thank You!!!

Kelly O.

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!!!