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:
- Incidence Rate of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- Effect of Posterior Vitreous Detachment on Treat-and-Extend vs Monthly Ranibizumab for Neovascular AMD
- Barriers in Utilization of Low-Vision Assistive Products
- The Impact of Uncorrected Astigmatism on Night Driving Performance
- Coping With Retinitis Pigmentosa
- The Assessment of Visual Function and Functional Vision
- Perioperative Considerations and Anesthesia Management in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Ophthalmic Surgery
- Lipid-Lowering Drugs Associated With Lower Risk of Retinopathy and Ophthalmic Interventions in Diabetes
- Experience of Living With Non-Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Association of Perceived Discrimination With Emotional Well-Being in Older Adults With Visual Impairment