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What are low vision devices

low vision eye doctors are physicians who specialize in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry. These two professionals are qualified to treat vision problems, but ophthalmologists and optometrists deal with different aspects of eye health. They are actually two distinct types of low vision eye doctors, and if you suffer from AMD, or age Related macular degeneration, you may be treated by each in different ways.

The ophthalmologist is actually an MD; Surgeons heart, as, oncologists and other doctors, the ophthalmologist has completed several years of medical school and met to intern and residency requirements. S / he is qualified to perform surgery on the eye. If linked to the age of a patient macular degeneration (AMD) is the "wet" variety – which can be treated surgically if diagnosed early on – the ophthalmologist is the one who perform the procedure, which now involves the use of lasers.

For those whose vision problems are related to "Dry" type of AMD, there is no known cure or long-term treatment. However, there are devices low vision and other low vision products that can help patients maximize remaining vision. The person that measures and adapts to the patient such mechanical aids is actually an optometrist.

Low-vision doctors in the field of optometry held an OD or Doctor of Optometry degree rather than an MD, and their main concern is the extent of the patient's vision rather than the actual diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions (The second element of the word "optometry" is the Metria Greek, meaning "measure"). It is the optometrist task of determining which devices low vision are appropriate and to recommend low vision therapy.

While the optometrist is not qualified to treat AMD directly, s / he may recommend to the patient and adapted for a variety of low vision products, including telescopic and microscopic lenses. In addition, he / she may suggest certain vitamins and minerals, whose use may inhibit the progression of AMD.

If you suspect that you have AMD, you will eventually be examined by both types of physicians for low vision. The first will be an optometrist, which determine the nature Your low vision problem and refer you to an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist will then make a more accurate diagnosis and determine the salaries, if any, are appropriate. Then you return to the optometrist to discuss and to be installed for all low vision products are available and most helpful for your condition.

When there is an effective treatment of EMD, the services of two types of low vision doctors is necessary.

About the Author

Susan Slobac has had a parent diagnosed with macular degeneration. She has had experience in macular degeneration treatment. In this article, she discusses macular degeneration risk factors.

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