Since 1975 Low Vision Specialists of MD & VA have improved the vision of thousands of people and have restored independence! Our goal is to maximize vision, to provide the best vision and a better quality of life for people with macular degeneration and other low vision conditions. While we primarily design customized optical systems, special glasses for macular degeneration, we also work with other low vision aids and devices – ultimately finding the best options for each individual.

Glasses for Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Aids

Custom Bioptic Telescopic Glasses
A custom bioptic telescope design or bioptic lens glasses is a combination of custom telescope lenses, custom-designed with the proper magnification and prescription to provide the best distance vision. For people with macular degeneration, custom bioptic telescopic glasses provide great vision for watching television, seeing faces clearly, street signs, sporting events, and other tasks from a distance.  These low vision eyeglasses are very popular for living life with macular degeneration and other sight loss conditions.

Custom Microscopic Glasses
A customized microscopic design, are low vision custom magnifying reading glasses that use specialty microscope lenses to maximize vision. Low vision microscopic glasses are primarily used for reading. With the precise design and prescription macular degeneration 

Low Vision Magnifying Reading Glasses
Low vision magnifying reading glasses for macular degeneration are often designed with generic magnification for reading. Low vision magnifying reading glasses are sometimes a great solution for people with early stages of age-related macular degeneration. With basic magnification, small print becomes easier to read.

Prismatic Eyeglasses
Prismatic Eyeglasses are often used for people with diplopia or double vision. While prismatic technology has been around for a long time, it often not the best option for low vision magnifying reading glasses, however, every patient is different. The goal of the prismatic glasses is to blend and align the double image into one proper image. For some they are a great reading aid.

Custom Low Vision Filtered Glasses for Macular Degeneration
These low vision glasses are designed with custom filters to help people with macular degeneration. Often the filters can translate to different colors, like orange, red, green and others based on the specific case. When utilizing custom filters, low vision optics, and magnification you can achieve better vision. Improving contrast, images size and quality, and blocking out unwanted rays of light to provide a clear image.

eSight
eSight is a wearable medical device designed to improve the functional vision of those living with low vision or legal blindness. eSight is used daily by thousands of people with over 20 different serious eye conditions causing visual acuity from 20/60 to 20/800, and in some cases up to 20/1400.

OrCam
OrCam is another device that is changing how people with macular degeneration and other low vision issues can perceive the world. The OrCam features a camera, speaker and a cable connected to a larger device. This tiny device is attached to the patient’s eyeglasses. OrCam uses AI technology to help people with visual impairment read texts, recognize faces, identify products, and more.

Vision Buddy
Vision Buddy is the world’s first ultra-simple Television Watching System for Visually Impaired low vision people. Plug the Vision Buddy Streamer to an existing cable tv box or any other tv provider, and watch live Television on the Vision Buddy headset. Specially designed for various low vision eye conditions like Age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa etc. Zoom in or out to enjoy a movie theater experience right in your living room. With a click of a button switch to magnification/camera mode and see the world around you. It’s that simple!

IrisVision
IrisVision is a wearable device that comes with advanced virtual reality technology. With this, patients with macular degeneration can carry out their daily activities easily. IrisVision offer about 70-degree field of view. With this, patients can see the world clearly and fully. One disadvantage of iris vision is the inability to walk around while wearing the device.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Magnifiers
CCTV magnifier is a combination of a camera and TV screen used to provide low vision aid for macular degeneration patients. The camera is pointed at an object while a magnified image will appear on the screen. The patient will be able to see the magnified image that appears on the screen and use it to work in real-time.

Advances in Low Vision

With technology advancing at large strides there is always something new on the horizon for low vision and macular degeneration. With new low vision technologies, there are, now more than ever, many options to help people suffering from low vision conditions. People with macular degeneration, Stargardt’s disease, Diabetic retinopathy, Retinitis pigmentosa, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Albinism, Leber’s disease, Cone-rod dystrophy, can continue to enjoy life and live independently with functional vision.

Contact Low Vision Specialists of Maryland and Virginia to Learn about Glasses for Macular Degeneration

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with macular degeneration or another low vision condition, there is hope! Since 1975, Dr. Thomas Azman at Low Vision Specialists of Maryland and Virginia has helped thousands of low vision patients regain independence and quality of life. Call today to schedule your complimentary record review and phone consultation with Dr. Azman – go over all your options and learn how we can maximize your vision and change your life.

A low vision magnification assessment, a prescribed custom optical device, or an over the counter low vision aid (i.e wearable technology) shall never be a substitute for routine medical eye care with your primary or specialists eye care practitioner.