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International Academy of Low Vision Specialists - IALVS
  • ABOUT
    • HOW WE CAN HELP
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Stargardt Disease
    • VIDEOS
  • DRIVING LAWS
  • WHAT IS LOW VISION
    • LOW VISION EYE EXAMS
    • Low Vision Aids
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  • Directory
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    • RESOURCES FOR DOCTORS

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Posts by Esther Mayers

Reading Tips For Those With Macular Degeneration

By Esther Mayers | June 30, 2020
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The most serious symptom of macular degeneration (AMD) is the loss of central vision, with those in the more advanced stages of AMD experiencing a…

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COVID-19 –  What Constitutes an Eye Care Emergency? 

By Esther Mayers | April 9, 2020

An eye care emergency is defined as medical care for conditions requiring prompt medical attention due to a sudden change in ocular or visual health.…

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Why All Low Vision Patients Are Upset

By Esther Mayers | March 25, 2020
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By Richard J. Shuldiner, OD, FAAO, FIALVS, Chief Clinical Editor In 1960, at the age of seven, Wayne F. was diagnosed with amblyopia in his…

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Is It Possible to Read and Write With Macular Degeneration?

By Esther Mayers | February 26, 2020
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Once you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, you may find yourself overwhelmed with questions. The uncertainty as to whether you will be able to read,…

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Helping a reading patient with chronic vision impairment to read once again

By Esther Mayers | February 25, 2020

Reading again is one of the most frequently reported goals of patients with chronic vision impairment or “low vision.” Many low vision reading devices are…

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I Have Best Disease. Will I Be Able to Drive?

By Esther Mayers | February 19, 2020
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This question reflects the primary concern of almost every patient with Best vitelliform macular dystrophy. The genetic disorder affects central vision, which is vital to…

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3 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision and Eyes

By Esther Mayers | January 16, 2020
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Did you know that people with diabetes are 20 times more likely to get eye diseases than those without it? There are three major eye…

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When to Contact a Low Vision Doctor

By Esther Mayers | December 30, 2019

When To Contact A Low Vision Doctor: When You Can’t See To Do What You Want To Do When you break your leg, you feel…

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Where Can I Find a Low Vision Doctor?

By Esther Mayers | November 28, 2019

Where Can I Find A Low Vision Doctor? Reading your favorite books is difficult. You squint a lot while watching TV. When friends or family…

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Why AMD Patients Need 2 Doctors

By Esther Mayers | October 25, 2019

Why AMD Patients Need 2 Doctors Central vision is an important element of your overall vision, allowing you to see images and objects as you…

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