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Paul Freeman OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Paul B. Freeman OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Clinical Professor, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry, San Antonio, Texas

Dr. Paul B. Freeman is the Chief of Low Vision Rehabilitation Services at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he provides low vision rehabilitation services at Keystone Blind Association in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and at Beaver County Association for the Blind in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freeman is also a Clinical Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Freeman’s clinical interests include visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, and learning-related vision problems. He has been an investigator in a number of vision research projects to determine the efficacy of sophisticated low vision devices, to assess the psychological implications of low vision, and to explore the relationship of vision and the learning process.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate in Low Vision, Dr. Freeman is also a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of Optometric Clinical Practice.

Disclosures

  • Advisory Board: IrisVision

Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:

  1. Household Cleaning Product–Related Ocular Exposures Reported to Poison Control Centers
  2. Characteristics of Eyes With Good Visual Acuity at 5 Years After Initiation of Treatment for AMD but Not Having Treatment From Years 3 to 5
  3. Macular Thickness in Children Aged 3–6 Years Born Preterm
  4. Real-World Treatment Patterns of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion and Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eye
  5. The Ocular Surface Frailty Index as a Predictor of Ocular Surface Symptoms Onset After Cataract Surgery
  6. 10-Year Trends in English Primary Care Glaucoma Prescribing
  7. Older Drivers' Self-Reported Vision-Related Night-Driving Difficulties and Performance
  8. Artificial Intelligence Classification of Central Visual Field Patterns in Glaucoma
  9. Experiences of Parenting a Son With X-Linked Retinoschisis
  10. Risk of Death Associated With Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy

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