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Dr. David Armstrong
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2014
Meet Dr. David Armstrong
Low vision optometrist, Dr. David Armstrong, talks about how he helps people with impaired vision see better. He helps people with macular degeneration, Stargaardt Disease, diabetic retinopathy, ocular albinism and other eye conditions maximize their eyesight by prescribing low vision glasses and other devices.
If you or a family member are dealing with impaired vision you can call Dr. Armstrong for a free telephone consultation. Call 866 321-2030
If you or a family member are dealing with impaired vision you can call Dr. Armstrong for a free telephone consultation. Call 866 321-2030
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A Doctor You Can Actually Talk To
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My low vision patients often tell me that their previous eye doctor rushed through their visit not giving them time to ask questions or fully understand their condition. They are pleased that I spend time talking with them so I can understand their remaining vision, how their life is effected by the vision loss and their goals. I answer their questions and explain how I will be able to help the...
Much Improved Vision for a Man With Impaired Vision Since Birth
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A 25 year old man with impaired vision since birth helped to see much better by using bioptic telescopic glasses. Watch the video to learn how I helped this young man see 20/30 with his better seeing eye. He'd previously seen only 20/200 with that eye. He's now looking forward to driving and going to college, both not possible without the bioptic glasses. If you have low vision and want to see ...
9 Year Old With Stargardt Disease
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Addyson is a good reader but as Stargardt has developed her reading became difficult. In the video you can hear the improvement in her reading with her new prismatic glasses.
Low Vision School: Virginia Low Vision Guide
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The new Virginia Low Vision Guide is a helpful resource for people with impaired vision, especially those residing in Virginia. Watch the video to learn more. You can print your own copy directly from my website, VirginiaLowVision.com. The link to the Guide is on the homepage of the website. I hope you find it helpful.
Low Vision School: Why You Need a LV Doctor
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Low Vision School is back in session. In this class I'll explain why someone with impaired vision needs to consult a low vision optometrist, even if they have been told by their eye doctor that nothing can be done to help them. If you've watched previous Low Vision School videos you know that there are many ways that people with macular degeneration, Stargardt Disease, diabetic retinopathy and ...
Low Vision Glasses Exceed Expectations
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In this video Michael describes his wife's experiences with her new low vision glasses. She's lost some vision from macular degeneration and glaucoma and was having trouble reading and seeing objects and people from a distance. I prescribed microscopic glasses for reading and bioptic telescopic glasses to help her see much better. After she'd had the glasses for about 3 weeks I spoke with her a...
Low Vision School: Telescopic Glasses Help the Visually Impaired Vision Use Their Computer
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Here is the latest episode of LOW VISION SCHOOL. I'll talk about some of the types of telescopic glasses that are helpful to people with low vision when using a computer. I often have people with Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism and other conditions ask for help so they can see their computer monitor better. In some cases their job requires them to use com...
Low Vision School Help for Reading
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I've named my Facebook Live events "Low Vision School". That fits with my purpose which is to educate people with impaired vision about what is available to help them see better. There's a lot available and I will explain the various low vision glasses and other devices and also tell you how to get help. Unfortunately, many people with macular degeneration, Stargardt Disease, diabetic retinopat...
Bioptic Telescopic Glasses
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People with Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism and other conditions often tell me how difficult it is to see distant objects. They can't recognize friend's faces. They can't enjoy watching sports or live theater. They'd like to see their children or grandchildren better when they are playing sports. And of course, they have often had to give up driving. They...
Optic Nerve Atrophy, Low Vision Glasses Improve Vision
มุมมอง 837ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I tell about how a nice lady who has a very significant vision loss was helped by telescopic glasses that I prescribed for her. She's now able to watch her children play sports and see which child is hers. She can use her computer and is more independent in other ways. Members of her family located me and recommended that she speak with me to see if I could help her see better. We...
Help for the Visually Impaired. What's Available Now?
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This video is the first of a series that I am presenting on Facebook Live. It introduces the video series, defines low vision and legal blindness and is an invitation to the next Facebook Live Video. The information in these videos will be especially helpful to people with Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism and other conditions that result in impaired vision...
Google Search Reveals Help for Impaired Vision Very Close to Home
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Richard experienced Giant Cell Arteritis which left him with reduced vision in both eyes. He made several trips to a major university eye center, over 3 hours away. Richard hoped to return to driving. The telescopic glasses that were prescribed there did not meet Richard's needs. Looking for more help his wife began a Google search and located Dr. Armstrong, a Virginia Low Vision Optometrist, w...
A Nurse with Nystagmus gets Help from Low Vision Glasses
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In this video I describe how a nurse with low vision related to nystagmus was helped by low vision glasses that I prescribed for her. Part of her work includes seeing very fine sutures in a patient's skin. She needs to see it well enough that she's able to clip the suture material and remove it. Because of her low vision she was having trouble. Watch the video to learn how the near telescopic g...
"The Most Important Day of My Life"
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This nice man, Mark, comes to me yearly for the vision test that DMV requires. He does that so he can continue driving with his bioptic telescopic glasses. He's told me that's is the most important day of his life. Mark has had reduced vision all of his life. It's congenital. Mark asked me at his last visit if I'd like to have him make a video explaining his experiences with the bioptics. Of co...
Driver's License Reinstated With the help of Dr. David Armstrong
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Driver's License Reinstated With the help of Dr. David Armstrong
If You Have Macular Degeneration and Can't Pass the DMV Eye Test
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If You Have Macular Degeneration and Can't Pass the DMV Eye Test
If you want to drive but You Can't Pass DMV Eye Test here's what you can do.
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If you want to drive but You Can't Pass DMV Eye Test here's what you can do.
Helping People With Impaired Vision See Better
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Finally Reading Again 7 Years After a Having Stroke
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People with Macular Degeneration can be Helped to Lead a More Independent Life
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People with Macular Degeneration can be Helped to Lead a More Independent Life
Virginia DMV Bioptic Telescopic Lens Driving Test
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Virginia DMV Bioptic Telescopic Lens Driving Test
Driving in Virginia with Macular Degenerstion
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Strong Bifocal Helps Legally Blind Man Read and Do His Work
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Strong Bifocal Helps Legally Blind Man Read and Do His Work
Improved Vision for a Graduate Student with Ocular Albinism
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Improved Vision for a Graduate Student with Ocular Albinism
Help for Visually Impaired Children & Teenagers
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Help for Visually Impaired Children & Teenagers
A Legally Blind Man Reads With Microscopic Bifocal Glasses
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A Legally Blind Man Reads With Microscopic Bifocal Glasses
Sir one question please i am an ocular albinism having 70 percentage low vision after using these telescope can it become 40 percent because my job requires 40 percent please answer
Thanks for the question. Telescopic glasses might make that improvement in your vision. The only way to know for sure is to schedule a low vision evaluation with a doctor who prescribes bioptics. I hope you are able to locate a doctor in your area who can help you.
Thank you Sir 🙂
Dr.ARMSTRONG. Thank you. You are an incompetent. I do have macular left eye first . Now starting in my right eye. I’m sad ,
Thanks for your interesting comment. I don’t think we have met. Best of luck with your vision. Help is available.
Dr. Armstrong my son was born with low vision and has a genetic gene OPA-1. I think he meets the requirements for you services. Are you still practicing? the video is dated 7 years ago.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Hi doctor, my son have stargardt desease, please can you help me. I live in Albania
Hello Dr David, Thank you so much for your sincere work and effort for the community of low vision. My mum has wet macular degeneration, and she has 16 weekly eye injections.her vision has deteriorated since bilateral cataract surgery. She has vison glasses that dont help her vison.i was wondering if these glasses are suitable for her. Please advise.
Hi, I’m from the UK. I have a visual impairment . I have tried everything possible to improve my vision .i have spoken to most doctors in the uk. How can I speak to you? I have contacted you via your Instagram page but I received no reply. Please can you tell me how we can get in touch ?
I’m sorry. I really don’t use instagram. I think that the best thing you can do is speak with a low vision doctor in your country. People in the USA can Google “low vision doctor “ to find someone nearby who can help. That will probably work in the UK also. Good luck. I hope you find help.
I'm from India can you provide aquatic biopic glasses in india
A low vision doctor in your country would have to do that. There’s no way to do a low vision evaluation from long distance. I hope you’re able to locate a doctor who can help you. Good luck.
What is the price of VES sport 3
Doctor, thank you for your life changing work. This is priceless. ❤
hello Dr., i am from pakistan having low vision problem at the age of 34 years. I cant drive at all in night ,however, can drive daytime with low vision but its also very hard for me to get focused while driving even at daytime. I wear eysight glasses but the glasses can not cover up my vision. How can you help me Dr.?
Thank you very much. Does it occur in children after 7-8 years old ??
Thanks for your question. Eccentric fixation can occur at any age. If the person has a central vision loss as in macular degeneration, Stargardt Disease, cone dystrophy, macular dystrophy, etc. they learn that they see better by looking slightly to the side of the object that they are trying to see. To someone else it looks like the person is not looking in the right place.
Yes. There is a very good possibility that you could be helped by low vision glasses.
Does this help people with oculocutaneous albinism type 1b with left eye vision being :6/36 and right eye vision being :6:24
Hi David would you be able to help me calculate the magnification needed to read a music sheet @ a specific working distance? I'd really appreciate it.
This is Musharraf Memon here from.pskostsn a low vision patient caught by macular scarring looking for such like telescopic glasses How may I contact or how can I help me
There is really no way I can evaluate someone's vision and prescribe telescopic glasses or any other type of glasses without them coming to me for the evaluation. I think the best thing that you can do is try to locate a doctor in your country who prescribes glasses that help people with low vision. I hope you are able to find help. Good luck.
Hello sir, I am from India how can I get these actually I have albinism
Thanks so much ! Now I have hope. I appreciate the good job you did have explaining how they work
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad I have helped you.
Hello Dr! I am in Ohio and desperately need both pairs! Where do I find this?
Do you have something that works for keratoconus?
As a macular degeneration patient, can I benefit from the telescopic and bioptic glasses you made? If so, is it possible for me to order them? Thank you and wish you good work. Best regards.
Thanks for your fantastic videos ❤ I’m wondering if these bioptics would be helpful for our daughter who is starting university in a couple of months. I’m thinking it may help her identify signage and even friends from a further distance while navigating the campus. She has ocular cutaneous albinism. I believe her acuity is 20/400 in her lowest eye and 20/240 in the other. (I think that is uncorrected.) We recently moved to Virginia and are looking to find an ophthalmologist for our family. If you don’t have an office or a reference in the Lynchburg area, we are only about one hour from Roanoke and certainly would not mind the drive.
From what you’ve told me I’d say that your daughter is an excellent candidate for bioptic telescopic glasses. I think they would make a great improvement in her distance vision. I always speak with people before scheduling an appointment. That helps me understand their remaining vision. I’ll explain what I do and how it helps. I tell them the fees. Please give me a call. I’d love to help your daughter. 866-321-2030
How much do.they cost
I am from Turkiye
Hello Dear Mr. Armstrong, I have Macular Degeneration in both eyes. How can I benefit from the glasses you invented? What do I need to do to benefit from them? I would be very happy if you could help me. I expect good news from you. Thank you very much. I wish you good work and healthy days.
Low vision glasses were invented over 60 years ago. I did not invent them. They are prescribed by your eye doctor doing a very thorough evaluation of your vision and demonstrating to you how the various types of low vision glasses will help you see better. If your doctor does not provide this service perhaps they can refer you to a doctor who can help you. I don't have any knowledge of what is available in your country. You and your eye doctor will have to locate a low vision doctor. Good luck.
How much do they cost
I’ve described several different types of low vision glasses in the video. Of course, the prices are different. The best way to get an answer to your question is to call a low vision optometrist near you. You can explain your vision problem and your goals. They may be able to give you a price range but they won’t know for sure until the doctor has completed the low vision evaluation and prescribed the appropriate glasses or other device for your needs. You will find a directory of highly qualified doctors at IALVS.com 1:30 . Good luck.
I’ve described several different types of low vision glasses in the video. Of course, the prices are different. The best way to get an answer to your question is to call a low vision optometrist near you. You can explain your vision problem and your goals. They may be able to give you a price range but they won’t know for sure until the doctor has completed the low vision evaluation and prescribed the appropriate glasses or other device for your needs. You will find a directory of highly qualified doctors at IALVS.com. Good luck.
Hi doctor I have a question that the prolonged use of these biopic telescopic glasses if albinism use it for a long time in a day almost 18 hours will his her eyesight become weaker
There is nothing about bioptic telecopic glasses that will make someone's vision worse, regardless of how long they use them.
Hello How I will get helped
What vision is mine does it consider blind my right eye is -2.25 -1.00 X 138 and left eye is -2.00 -1.25 X 50
What you have sent is your eyeglass prescription. It tells me that you have a moderate amount of nearsightedness (myopia) and some astigmatism. It does not tell me how well you see with your glasses. What I tried to explain in the video is that legal blindness is the term used for someone who does not see any better than 20/200 with their better eye while wearing the best possible glasses. Or they have tunnel vision. If you see well with your glasses you are not legally blind.
Thank you doctor.. the automaticly telescope glasses ...Can I magnify things that are far away from me, such as words, numbers, or signs? How does automatic magnification work in automatic glasses? For example If I am in a classroom far from the learning board and I want to zoom... Will it be done automatically without any adjustments from me so that I can see the words and numbers clearly from afar?
Hi doctor some people near me said that the prolonged use of biotech telescope in glasses is harmful for low vision of albinism and it does not completely compensate with low vision people because it has limited field of view we cannot catch the whole board in one view I wanted to pursue bachelors in mathematics these biopic telescope glasses act good for me
Hi doctor I've no diseases but I also suffered from low vision albinism does these telescopic glasses help full for the to see on black board OR computer screen
Thanks for your question. Low Vision glasses can be prescribed for both of those tasks, black board and computer.
I was diagnosed as retinintis pigmentosa.. Is there any eye glasses available sir
There are glasses that will help your central vision. Any peripheral vision that you've lost cannot be helped with glasses. Nothing will restore the vision that is lost due to RP.
@@dr.davidarmstrong5881 I am finding difficulty in reading at low light.. Any glass?
Sit i am from India and i am also an albino could you suggest me best doctor in india for eye glass
I’m sorry but I don’t know any doctors in India. Good luck to you.
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Tell her I said hello. You are lucky to have such a nice auntie.
Hi sir muche chahiye
Hi sir muche chahiye
I have a condition that eye physicians are calling AMD, but I've had the condition since I was almost 12 years old, me and another boy were hit by a car, we were on a bicycle. I went into the windsheld backwards headfirst to my shoulders and was thrown or ejected some 48 feet thru the air and landed on concrete slab in front of a residential home, skip some, my left eye was laying on my cheek exposed when the ambulance attendant picked my up onto the stretcher and delivered us to the hospital...the eye was out and exposed for a significant amount of time(1969), and the dr. [resumably cleaned it up and put it back in the socket and reattached the part of the eye lid that had been cut loose from original positioning by glass and other particles. I started wearing glasses when I was 15.4 or so, and the vision field hasn't changed that much I don't think since then, which makes me think it is an injury and will require surgery to repair, or some superfood for the eyes? or glasses to assist me to see. the right eye is effected by the left eye of course.. looking for some glasses now.
What a terrible accident. You’ve been through a lot. If you do have macular degeneration a low vision optometrist may be able to help you see better. I assume you have regular eye exams. Ask your doctor for recommendations. Good luck.
How to contact you ?
Most people call me. Use the number in the video. 866-321-2030
Doctor, how are prisms scleral contact lenses in patients with moderate strabismus ?
I am not the person to ask that question. I do not fit contacts. My practice is exclusively dedicated to helping people with low vision maximize their eyesight.
Ive been told since i was born with a blind right eye, and my left eye is so poor that it is in the "legally blind" category too, that id never be qble to get a TN drivers license. I just turned 38 yesterday. This is giving me hope....I need to fibd a low vision soecialists..
The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists is an organization of highly skilled, experienced low vision doctors who help people like you see better so they can become more active and independent. There is a directory of low vision doctors on their website. Check it out and look for one who is close to you. Good luck. IALVS.com
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I have oculocutaneus albinism high myopia and nystagmus..can I get benefit? I need your help How can I contact you? Thanks
I've helped many people with albinism see better so they can enjoy more active and independent lives. The first step is to call me for a free telephone consultation. I'll ask you a few questions and tell you if I can help you. I only schedule people who I am quite certain that I can help. Call me at 866 321-2030 Thanks for your question.
I am suffering from low vission is there no cure ?
That is a question for your eye doctor. Knowing what has caused the vision loss will help your doctor know if there is a solution.
I am from the philippines i am also an albino struggling poor vision
You should be able to find a low vision option in your country. There is an optometry school. Probably in Manila. Contact them. Good luck.
That’s optometrist, not option.
Hello Doctor, im in Nigeria, can i send you my eye examination level ao i can order a peer for myself? I really need help with my vision and we dont have them here
I wish I could help you. There is much more to it than the eyeglass prescription. In order to prescribe low vision glasses the doctor and patient have to be together for a low vision evaluation. I’m sorry but there is no way I can help you from thousands of miles away.
Does this help with no vision??
Thanks for the question. Low vision glasses and other low vision devices magnify what the person sees. Making things look bigger makes them easier to see. Of course, that requires some remaining vision. If the eye has no vision nothing will help it see better.
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Abbas Ismail, and I am writing to you from Zaria, Kaduna State. I work as an admin assistant at the Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University. I am visually impaired and have very low vision, which significantly impacts my ability to read writings on paper, even with reading glasses. Currently, the only way I can manage to read is by taking pictures of documents with my phone and zooming in on them. This workaround is far from ideal and has become increasingly challenging and psychologically taxing. I am reaching out to you to request any assistance or recommendations you may have to help improve my situation. Any support, whether technological or otherwise, would be greatly appreciated and would make a substantial difference in both my professional and personal life. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Abbas Ismail
You don’t say what has caused your vision impairment. I recommend that you visit an eye doctor in your area to find out what has caused the poor vision. Then ask if the doctor can prescribe special glasses to help you. If not, ask if you can be referred to a doctor who can help you. Good luck.
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Hello, is this channel still runnin ? Im mot seeing this video now and really want help with my low vision
Hello to you. Yes, still running. I just posted a video yesterday. Thanks for watching.
@@dr.davidarmstrong5881 please can I get your email so that I can reach out to you about my vision problem? I'm in Nigeria and so far, we don't have the technologies to assist me. Thank you