Eye Glasses for Macular Degeneration
If you suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you are not alone. It is now the number one cause of vision loss and blindness for people over 65 in America. That is why the doctors of IALVS have worked hard to develop new eye exam methods and custom low vision aids that can help you retain your vision and your independence. Low vision devices that have proved to be particularly useful are custom designed eye glasses for macular degeneration.
Normal Eye Glasses Vs. Eye Glasses for Macular Degeneration
Traditional glasses or contacts are usually prescribed because the shape of your eye's cornea or lens isn't exactly right. When this is the case, your eye can't precisely focus light back to the retina, which is responsible for passing visual information on to the brain. The reason that normal eye glasses or contacts can't help with your AMD symptoms is because the disease causes the macular tissue of the retina to become damaged. This hinders the retina's ability to do its job, even if the rest of your eye is working perfectly. Custom made eye glasses for macular degeneration can help improve your vision by enabling you to use your peripheral vision more predominantly for activities like reading, playing cards, doing computer work, or even driving.
Different Types of Eye Glasses for Macular Degeneration
There are a few different types of eye glasses for macular degeneration that our specialists may recommend depending on your vision goals. For example, if reading is number one on your vision wish list, our specialists may provide you with custom-made low vision reading glasses, hand-held magnifiers and telescopic magnifying glasses that enable you to read menus or the newspaper. If you would like to be able to drive again and your state allows you to wear telescopic glasses to pass the test, bioptic telescopic glasses could be the answer.
Contact an IALVS Doctor Today
If you are suffering from AMD and would like to find out if eye glasses for macular degeneration can help improve your quality of life, contact one of our IALVS doctors today. He or she can conduct a thorough eye exam to analyze your current vision and see if eye glasses for macular degeneration can help you. Even if custom eye glasses aren't the best solution, there are many other types of low vision aids that help you continue living your life to the fullest. To see of full of our doctors located in 26 different states, please visit Our Doctors page.
To learn more about how our specialists have helped people like you, please visit the Success Stories section of our site.
