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:
- Hallucinations Caused by Visual Impairment
- Automated Measurement of Visual Acuity in Pediatric Ophthalmic Patients Using Principles of Game Design and Tablet Computers
- Visual Impairments Persist After Optic Neuritis Despite Good Visual Acuity
- Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk
- Effects of Topical Acne Treatment on the Ocular Surface in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
- Vehicle Control While Driving With Central Field Loss
- Safety and Performance Results From the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System Clinical Trial
- Quality of Life in Suspect or Early Glaucoma
- Estimating the Binocular Visual Field of Glaucoma Patients With an Adjustment for Ocular Dominance
- Pseudophakic Retinal Detachment After Cataract Surgery