Margot Templeton came to me in June of 2009. Her driver's license was about to expire and she knew that she would be unable to renew it due to her vision problem. Mrs. Templeton lost her vision completely, in the right eye, due to a central retinal vein occlusion. Her vision in the left is reduced to about 20/80 from retinal hemorrhaging. A thorough low vision evaluation proved that with the use of a 2.2X bioptic telescopic prescription she would be able to meet the Virginia DMV requirements to drive wearing the bioptic glasses.Mrs. Templeton returned to see me in September, after using the telescopic glasses for 2 months. At that time I was able to certify her to obtain a driver's license using the bioptics.
Due to some confusion at her local DMV office I needed to make a few phone calls on her behalf. This week I received a note from her announcing that she has received the license.
Mrs. Templeton wrote:
Dear Dr. Armstrong,
Finally received my driver's license yesterday.
Peggy and a young man quizzed me, while I sat in the passenger seat, about what I could see. Then Peggy asked me to drive and identify anything my vision allowed.
The end result--They were amazed at how well I could see.
Just wish to thank you for what you do--help people like me to regain a sense of freedom by being able to drive again.
Sincerely,
Margot Templeton
Many people with vision loss like Mrs. Templeton can be helped to return to driving, reading, hobbies, computer use and other visual tasks through the use of properly prescribed low vision glasses.
If you have had to give up some activities that you have enjoyed give me a call. We will talk about your vision and your goals. I'll ask you questions to determine if I can help you. I will be honest with you. If I do not think that I can help I will not schedule an appointment. Only if I feel that I can help you will I schedule an appointment for a low vision evaluation. There is no charge for the call or the telephone consultation. Call me at 1-866 321-2030.
