Paul B. Freeman OD, FAAO, FOVDR
Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Clinical Professor, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry, San Antonio, TexasDr. 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 Conway, 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, visual aspects of driving, 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 of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of Optometric Clinical Practice.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Baseline Predictors for Visual Acuity Loss During Observation in Diabetic Macular Oedema
- Eye Care Among US Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss
- Patterns of Chronic Conditions and Their Association With Visual Impairment
- How Different Lighting Conditions Affect the Vision and Quality of Life of People With Glaucoma
- Household Cleaning Product–Related Ocular Exposures Reported to Poison Control Centers
- 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
- Macular Thickness in Children Aged 3–6 Years Born Preterm
- Real-World Treatment Patterns of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion and Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eye
- The Ocular Surface Frailty Index as a Predictor of Ocular Surface Symptoms Onset After Cataract Surgery
- 10-Year Trends in English Primary Care Glaucoma Prescribing