Learn About IALVS

The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) believes in LIFE AFTER VISION LOSS. The IALVS brings new hope and sight to those with macular degeneration and other vision limiting conditions. The IALVS can bring back the enjoyment of life after vision loss.

The IALVS is a group of optometrists who are specially trained in low vision to help patients suffering from:

• Macular Degeneration: Wet or Dry
• Albinism
• Glaucoma
• Stargardt’s Disease
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Other Vision-Limiting Conditions

Our Mission

The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) is committed to the realization that there is life after vision loss. By providing a comprehensive Low Vision patient evaluation, we strive to enhance the quality of life, independence, and safety of our patients. We design, prescribe, and dispense the highest quality, optically advanced, hands-free low vision devices available. We do this with compassion, integrity, education, innovation, and professionalism.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity as the foundation we build upon
• Excellence in everything we do
• An environment of teamwork, trust, and loyalty
• Value of the individual
• Commitment to our patients and ourselves
• Attention to detail