Russ has macular degeneration and uses a Vision Technology electronic magnifier to help him see, read and enjoy life. This is his story.
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Using Bifocal Reading Glasses
Telescopic glasses are among the latest of the numerous low vision aids used to help people in dealing with macular degeneration symptoms. While there is no cure for age related macular degeneration (AMD), there are macular degeneration treatments available that can assist such patients in maximizing what sight they do have; telescopic glasses are possibly among the most effective, both in terms of cost and effectiveness.
In some ways, these remarkable devices – also known as bioptics – are similar to bifocal reading glasses. They essentially work the same way; patients utilize these macular degeneration devices by tilting their heads forward. These particular macular degeneration devices are different however in their construction. Unlike bifocal reading glasses, which integrate two different prescriptions into single lenses, telescopic glasses actually consist of miniature telescopes that sit atop the frames.
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Macular degeneration and agingMelrose Free Press - Apr 03, 2010
It is important to note that peripheral (side) vision is typically not affected by macular degeneration. · Blurred vision: Perhaps the landscape does not and more »PR Web (press release) - Apr 01, 2010
The VisionZone initiative is the low vision community's first live and virtual eye-health resource designed to bridge the gap between eye disease, and more »
Northwest Asian Weekly - Mar 19, 2010
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. It involves damage to the macula,
AFP - Mar 30, 2010
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North American Press Syndicate - Mar 18, 2010
One reason is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic condition that causes central vision loss, affects millions of Americans and is the leading and more »Terre Haute Tribune Star - Mar 28, 2010
His goggles simulated macular degeneration, which limited the central vision in his left eye. Soon after he put his goggles on, “My stomach started to feel and more »phillyBurbs.com - Mar 15, 2010
The Nicosias donate to the Foundation Fighting Blindness to help sponsor studies of macular degeneration. In the meantime, Zach has to sit directly in front
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