One of the individuals that have helped me on this journey is an optometrist that is trained in low vision. Unfortunately, he passed away last week from complications from multiple myeloma he has battle for 2 years. My father died of the same cancer 16 years ago. I am reminded today of just how incredibly helpful this individual had been in my journey of low vision. When he was out on medical leave doing lifesaving procedures he continued to be available for questions and worked hard at finding answers. He was always kind, generous, thoughtful, and patient. He did several of my low vision evaluations. That is where they do an extended eye exam to identify how much vision you have and what you are working with so they can recommend various training and tools. He always took time to do a thorough exam and you never felt rushed. When my insurance wouldn't cover the low vision clinic I go to he helped me figure out a way to get what I needed with the insurance I had. He is the reason I am over at the Center for Neurorehabiliation learning how to drive with a bioptic device. It was actually when I had contacted my OT who does my behind the wheel training that I was informed of his passing. He will be greatly missed by his community.
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