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Paul Freeman OD, FAAO, FOVDR

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, Texas

Dr. 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:

  1. Herpes Zoster and Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
  2. Association Between Visual Impairment and Depression in Patients Attending Eye Clinics
  3. Medical Use of Contact Lenses
  4. The Potential Impact of 5G Telecommunication Technology on Ophthalmology
  5. American Academy of Optometry Microbial Keratitis Think Tank
  6. An Evidence-Based Review of Orthokeratology
  7. Caring for Older Adults With Self-Reported Vision Impairment
  8. Traits of Glaucoma Patients in Vision Rehabilitation
  9. An Evidence-Based Review of Scleral Lenses
  10. Bidirectional Association Between Visual Impairment and Dementia Among Older Adults

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