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:
- Improving Mobility Performance in Low Vision
- Impairments in Dark Adaptation Are Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Severity and Reticular Pseudodrusen
- Retinal Implant Restores Visual Function in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
- The Effects of Cataract Surgery in Patients With Wet Macular Degeneration
- Ocular Complications of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome in Men
- Medical Student and Patient Perceptions of Quality of Life Associated With Vision Loss
- Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema With Glomerulosclerosis
- Fear of Falling in Vision Impairment Reduces Quality of Life
- Difficulties Reported With Homonymous Visual Field Defects
- Clinically Meaningful Outcomes of Low Vision Rehabilitation