About The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists
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 get 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. We strive to enhance our patients' quality of life, independence, and safety by providing a comprehensive low-vision patient evaluation. We design, prescribe, and dispense the highest quality, optically advanced, hands-free, low-vision devices. We do this with compassion, integrity, education, innovation, and professionalism.
Our Core Values:
- Integrity is 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
What is the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS)?
Listen to Dr. Shuldiner's Interview on The Power Hour Podcast
He talks about IALVS and how they help low vision patients start doing what they want to do again.
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Can a Low-Vision Doctor Help Me?
Our low-vision doctors fit their patients with custom vision aids and devices, allowing them to maximize the use of their remaining vision.
Doctor Directory | FAQ | Low Vision Treatments | IALVS YouTube
Have You Been Told Nothing Else Can be Done?
What is the IALVS?
Low Vision Referrals with Dr. Paul Woolf
Working with Dr. Shuldiner on How to Best Help Low Vision Patients
