Macular Degeneration Devices
If you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration, you know how little your normal eye glasses and contacts can do to help correct your vision problems. This can be especially frustrating if your central vision has become too blurred or distorted to do the things you love most – like driving, reading the newspaper or playing cards. The good news is that the doctors of IALVS have developed specialized eye exams and macular degeneration devices that can help you make the most of your vision and preserve your independence.
Process for Creating Custom Macular Degeneration Devices
If you think you would benefit from the aid of macular degeneration devices, you should contact one of the IALVS low vision specialists nearest to you to schedule an eye exam.
The exam will be different from a traditional eye exam because our doctors will use specialized eye charts at a much closer distance to your eyes. He or she will also ask you to perform many tests using your peripheral vision as opposed to your central vision. In doing so, the doctor can make an extremely detailed assessment of the central and peripheral vision you have left.
The second step in this process will be for you to tell the low vision specialist what your top vision goals are. For example, if you would like to be able to read menus when you go out to a restaurant, our doctors may recommend custom-made low vision products like magnifiers to help you. If you would like to be able to drive again, he or she can work with you to create low vision aids like bioptic telescopic glasses. There are many different macular degeneration devices that can be used depending on your goals and the state of your vision.
Proactive Steps to Preserve Your Vision
By detecting early macular degeneration as soon as possible, our specialists can also recommend many things you can do to help slow its progression. Some of these include taking a special regimen of vitamins and supplements that have antioxidants that may improve the health of your retina. It is also recommended that you stop smoking, stay at a healthy weight, and continue with regular check-ups.
Learn More about Macular Degeneration Devices
To learn more about the macular degeneration devices that can help you make the most of your remaining vision, contact an IALVS doctor today. There are doctors located in 26 different states that can help you do the things you love again and maintain your independence.
To learn more about how macular degeneration devices have helped others like you, please visit the Success Stories section of our website.
