fbpx
logo

Low Vision Articles

    • JANUARY 6, 2016
    • 0

    Help a Young Blind Woman See and Support Barb’s ‪Low Vision Journey!

    After a very successful appointment in trying on the glasses that are glasses specifically made for people who are going blind and have limited vision, a flood of support and love came from family and friends. Many reached out and asked how they could donate. After speaking to my father in law who is purchasing

    Read more
    • JULY 14, 2016
    • 0

    Healthy Rods, Healthy Macula

    AMD Clinical Insights: Optometric Management July 2016  The macula is a relatively large area, 6 mm in diameter, or 21.5° of visual angle, centered on the fovea.1 The small, cone-dominated fovea is only 0.8 mm in diameter (2.75°). The central 300 µm of the fovea, or foveola, is totally rod-free. So why do rods matter inRead more
    • MAY 2, 2013
    • 0
    Harvard University: Special Report On Age Related Macular Degeneration

    Harvard University: Special Report On Age Related Macular Degeneration

    Believing in 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 and other vision-limiting conditions.

    Read more
    • JANUARY 21, 2015
    • 0

    Glasses for Stargardts’ Disease

    Stargardt’s disease is an inherited form of Juvenile macular degeneration usually starting at the age of 6 to 12 years. The disease symptoms appear usually by the age 12 and progresses with advancing age. The disease involves the macula of the eye, responsible for the sharpest vision. There is no cure to the disease butRead more

Low Vision Specialists

If you or a loved one have sight-loss, call today for a free phone consultation.

Low Vision Specialists Specialists of Maryland and Virginia servicing Alexandria, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, Columbia, Rockville, Silver Spring, Towson, Vienna, and other locations. House Call Appointments available in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Head Office Mailing Address
1427 Clarkview Road, STE 200, Baltimore, MD 21209


Serving the following areas since 1975

MARYLAND: Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bethesda, Bowie, Carney, Cockeysville, Columbia, Crofton, Elkton, Essex, Fallston, Fredrick, Gaithersburg, Glen Burnie, Glenwood, Hagerstown, Hampstead, Havre de Grace, Jarrettsville, Kingsville, Laurel, Lutherville, Manchester, Monkton, Parkton, Parkville, Perry Hall, Phoenix, Pikesville, Potomac, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Rockville, Severn, Severna Park, Silver Spring, Sparks-Glencoe, Sparrows Point, Towson, Westminster, and Whitemarsh.

PENNSYLVANIA: Carney, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Middleton, Shrewsberry, and York.

VIRGINIA: Alexandria, Fairfax, Leesburg, Manassas, Reston, Tysons Corner, and Vienna.

Washington D.C.

Low Vision Specialists of Maryland and Virginia 2025 Privacy Policy


Head Office Mailing Address
1427 Clarkview Road, STE 200, Baltimore, MD 21209