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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
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • Directory
  • For Doctors
    • RESOURCES FOR DOCTORS

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4 Signs You Have a Visual Contrast Sensitivity Problem

By IALVS | February 27, 2022

Contrast sensitivity allows you to tell the difference between the foreground and background. It’s a crucial aspect of your visual function, particularly in low-light situations.…

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TREATMENT WITH INJECTABLES AND REFERRAL FOR LOW VISION CARE

By Esther Mayers | September 20, 2020
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By Richard J. Shuldiner, OD, FAAO Chief Clinical Editor There was a time when the only treatment for wet ARMD was laser surgery. At that…

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What Services Can I Get Using Tele-Optometry?

By me@stevesicherman.com | April 16, 2020
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Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical…

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COVID-19: Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screen Time

By me@stevesicherman.com | April 12, 2020
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You and your children are likely spending more time on mobile devices and computer screens than ever before. Too much time spent staring at screens…

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8 Ways to Protect Your Eyes at the Office

By me@stevesicherman.com | February 26, 2020
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Everyone seems to be staring at a screen these days, whether their computer, their smartphone or another digital device. The stress it puts on your…

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AMD Awareness Could Save Your Vision

By Esther Mayers | May 18, 2018

It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a…

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IALVS Advice Americans about Increasing Dangers of UV and Blue Light on the Eye.

By Esther Mayers | December 12, 2017 | 0

As Summer Approaches, members of International Academy of Low Vision Specialists Advice Americans about Increasing Dangers of UV and Blue Light on the Eye.  While…

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Age Related Macular Degeneration and Your Central Vision

By Esther Mayers | November 17, 2017

Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among adults aged 50 and above?…

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    The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) believes in life after vision loss.

    We are 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, and other Vision-Limiting Conditions

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