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:
- Chronic Anterior Uveitis in Children: Psychosocial Challenges for Patients and Their Families
- Loss to Follow-Up of Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy After Panretinal Photocoagulation or Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections
- Impact of Incidence and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy on Vision-Specific Functioning
- Rehabilitation Referral for Patients With Irreversible Vision Impairment
- Retinal Hemorrhages in Abusive Head Trauma vs Normal Vaginal Delivery
- Link Between Elevated Oxidative Stress and Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma Patients With Sleep Apnea
- Compliance of Systematic Reviews in Ophthalmology With the PRISMA Statement
- Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Ophthalmology
- Progression of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients
- Predictors of Long-Term Neurological Outcomes in Non-Accidental Head Injury