Low Vision Care For Albinism In Riverside, California.
Servicing Mission Viejo, Temecula, and Southern California
Poor Eyesight From Albinism? Special Eyeglasses Can Help!
Most commonly, if a person has a refractive error, it can be treated with a pair of standard glasses that are the correct prescription. If there is sun or light sensitivity/photosensitivity due to a reduction or absence of pigments in the iris, absorptive sunglasses or lenses can be used to help keep the glare out. On the other hand, if you have nystagmus (involuntary darting of the eyes) or strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), lenses with prisms to decrease the effect and get both eyes focusing the same way can be prescribed.
If your condition is more advanced, we may prescribe stronger glasses with such things as full-diameter telescopes, telemicroscope glasses or e-scoop glasses. To find out what will work best for you come to see our low vision eye doctor, Dr. Richard Shuldiner, OD, FAAO, here at Low Vision Optometry of Southern California in Riverside, California. We will be happy to schedule you for a consultation to see what will work best for you.
How Can Low Vision Optometry of Southern California Help You Live Independently?
Driving With Low Vision Related To Albinism
The vision problems caused by albinism may present the individual with a challenge. Unfortunately, there is no cure for albinism. Whereas most people with low vision are at an advanced age, albinism affects people of all ages. This makes it particularly hard for young teenagers and adults who want to obtain their driver’s license or go to school. In addition, patients want to watch TV, read, and do normal, everyday activities. Eyeglasses and contacts are not sufficient to correct all of the vision problems related to Albinism. Patients may have been told there is nothing to be done. All hope is lost.
The good news is that here at Low Vision Optometry of Southern California, we offer a number of solutions to help patients with albinism regain their independence. Bioptic Telescopes and other low vision aids have done wonders for those suffering from the poor eyesight caused by albinism. They have strong magnifying lenses that allow the patient to focus in on objects. This allows them to see freely again, watch TV, read books, look at the blackboard, and more. In many cases, they