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:
- Anti-VEGF Therapy in Diabetic Macular Edema
- Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors of Extensive Macular Atrophy With Pseudodrusen
- Agreement Between Children and Parents About the Child's Vision-Related Quality of Life
- Dizziness and Vision
- Visual Impairment and Blindness in Adults in the US
- Burden of Visual Impairment and Chronic Diseases
- 5-Year Outcomes With Anti-VEGF Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Preoperative Macular SD-OCT in Patients Considering Advanced-Technology IOLs for Cataract Surgery
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis in Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lens Wearers
- Mortality in Older Persons With Retinopathy and Concomitant Health Conditions