Has anyone dealt with homonymous hemianopsia/right visual field neglect? My son had a right hemi in 2013. He's currently 2 years old and is not tracking left to right...
Nicole B. replied:
the person I see is Dr. Padula, he is in CT. he integrates movement into the vision therapy
Jenni J. replied:
Diana Jones we are seeing the dr at the vision development team in north royalton for vision therapy for Alli!!! Leme know if you want any info! Working on tracking with both eyes from midline to ear and back on both sides!
Jenni J. replied:
http://www.hemianopsia.net/hemianopsia-treatment/ Don't know if you've seen this it really gives a good idea of what Caden and Alli see
Jenni J. replied:
Dr Hertle.... And yes this guy !!! He talked about prescribing special lenses ect!
Jenni J. replied:
Sensoryfocus.com
Monika J. replied:
Every child post-hemispherectomy has hemianopsia. Hemianopsia.net is a great resource for you. Hopefully parents have some suggestions in Ohio. www.hemianopsia.net
Brandee H. replied:
Depending on your location Dr.Laura Winsor (the one who made the info above) sees patients at Low Vision Center in Fort Wayne IN. It may be worth the drive she is always willing to train you on ways to work with your child AND she always offers to talk with my son's team during IEP meetings, teachers when they have questions, etc.
Holly P. replied:
A bit more info that is helpful too: http://www.braininjuries.org/hemianopsia_field_loss.html
Erica W. replied:
We also see Dr. Laura Windsor in FW, IN. My daughter has right sided too. We've always worked heavily with tracking and she has made great progress. We had the OTs working specifically on vision to help with this. I know Dr. Laura Windsor will write a RX for that as well.
Nicole B. replied:
Tracey, he is extremely helpful! he gives me exercises to do at home and that combined with botox and physical therapy has done me wonders. Dr. Padula was the first one to put the neurological aspect together with the vision therapy. I have been told he is the only person who has done this. He is located in Guilford CT which is near New London. Feel free to pm me.
Looking for a good eye doctor in Indy. Anyone know of a good optometrist that isn't too expensive? I do have health insurance (Anthem), but it has been a few years and...
rickscarf replied:
Barrett Eye Care is awesome, we love them
sallystitch replied:
Check out Dr. Reckleyhttp://local.yahoo.com/info-30962924-reckley-eye-care-indianapolis I love the guy, he is awesome! He makes you feel comfortable, and the ladies that work for him are super nice. There are tons to choose from, and you never feel rushed, and the ladies will help to tell you what looks good with your face type, and what you might like... I wouldn't ever go anywhere else...
MrsAnthropy replied:
The only place I went when I lived in Indy was Ossip. They were covered by my insurance, and I only needed reading glasses one time. My husband also went there, and he wears glasses, but not contacts. Our insurance paid for one visit per year, plus up to $80 toward prescriptions/frames. I liked the doctors at Ossip - I went to the one on 64 th/Broad Ripple Ave - and they gave me the retinal scan thingie in lieu of dilating my pupils, which cost me $25 out of pocket. I'm sure there are better ones around there. I had United Healthcare at once point and Anthem at another, I believe.
Sweetdurian replied:
[Urban Optiks](http://www.yelp.com/biz/urban-optiks-indianapolis) Dr. Rob is a really nice guy, and a good opthamologist. It's in the broadripple area, so if you're willing. I don't know what insurance they take but a phone call never hurts. They have really quirky, fun glasses, but the selection is not huge. But I prefer a good opthamologist over huge eyewear selection! I also am unsure about contact pricing. Good luck.
robbyslaughter replied:
http://www.revolution-eyes.com/ gets plenty of buzz. But I have disgustingly good vision, so don't ask me.
OpenThirdEye replied:
I've been told my entire life that I couldn't wear contacts until I went to [Abrams Eye Care](http://abramseyecare.com/). They're fantastic and did an amazing job fitting me for contacts! I go to the N. Meridian office if that makes any difference.
Paul_Langton replied:
I go to the one in a Target on Emerson. But I'm the south side so that's no help, sorry.
daylily replied:
Walmart Vision Centers.
LukesFatherWasChewie replied:
Once you get your Rx you can freer cheap glasses here: http://www.zennioptical.com/
Southside optometrist Looking for recommendations for a good optometrist on the southside. My old one does not accept my new insurance. Any recommendations?
Dooblahaach replied:
I've had a good experience at Moody Eyes on Southpointe Drive. They were fast and attentive. They also got me a great deal on new glasses.
cait_Cat replied:
I recently switched from Visionquest (the office in greenwood, not the east side location) to Best In Sight at Arlington and Thompson. They have saturday hours once a month. Decent selection of frames at various price points. Staff was friendly.
plug_ugly14 replied:
I recommend Dr. Brandon Armstrong near us31 and smith valley. http://m.yelp.com/biz/richard-and-armstrong-optometry-greenwood
ejly replied:
We used Ossip and liked them; moved north and started up with a different branch.
IUindy replied:
Christie Vison Care. He is the man and has an excellent staff. http://www.christievisioncare.com
I'm looking for a good optometrist on the south side...any suggestions would be appreciated. :)
Karen M. replied:
My whole family sees Dr. Chritstie on southport and bluff. I have known him since elementary school
T J. replied:
don't forget Yelp.com
Allen O. replied:
Dr Christie is really good
Chris C. replied:
Ya, know I went to Dr. Christie 2 days after he opened and he was great but my insurance didn't cover him. I should check to see if that's changed because I really liked him. And, the receptionist gal used to work for the Chiro. over by the old shops. Not sure if she's still there. Thanks, all
Jill D. replied:
Dr Huffman at Best in Sight. Super nice guy & good!
Erik V. replied:
Sams Club in Greenwood
Erik V. replied:
If you get an eye exam, you can order glasses from ZenniOptical.com cheap. I got progressive bifocals and frames for $69
How to find glasses for a massive head Hi tall people,
I have been both blessed and cursed with owning an exceptionally large head, and I am also slightly...
tallr0b replied:
Yes, I was also going to recommend fatheads at Walmart. Those are more oriented toward Walmart’s customers, many of whom are just obese.
Even better, are the online merchants like [https://www.eyebuydirect.com/](https://www.eyebuydirect.com/) and [https://www.goggles4u.com](https://www.goggles4u.com).
They both have lots of wide frames, with long ear supports.
You can set the search filters to only show you the biggest frames.
The optometrists hate them, because they are so much cheaper and are cutting into their business. But, I have little sympathy for them — because they almost never have more than two clunky frames that fit *my* giant head.
Your optometrist, by law, *must* give you the written prescription of your lenses if you ask for it. Many of them still try some BS to talk you out of it. You paid for it and they don’t carry anything that fits your head !
Be careful, because there are several sneaky tricks that optometrists play to try to confuse you and stop you from ordering your glasses online for one-tenth the price.
First, the prescriptions are very cryptic and even use Latin abbreviations for left and right ! The online websites have instructions that help you with all that.
Second, the prescriptions are for the lenses only, not the frames.
To put the lenses in frames, the eyeglass makers need to know the spacing of your pupils, called PD for pupillary distance — which is measured in millimeters.
Optometrists like to leave this number off your written prescription — just to make it harder for you to get glasses online.
I’m not sure what “eye size” refers to, but I think you mean pupillary distance. You say 68mm. Mine is 72mm (I make little children stop crying and laugh with my “goo goo eyes”). The range of PD on eyebuydirect is 46mm to 80mm.
Some people have bent or broken noses. They can get two PD numbers — the distances each pupil from their off-center nose.
Once you get the written lense prescription *and* the PD from the optometrist, the online websites make it very easy to enter the numbers correctly.
Another tip — browse the website, “subscribe” with your email address for their “deals”. Then enter your prescription and leave your glasses in your online “cart”. In a few days, they’ll send you an offer with an unbelievably good deal ;)
procrastinationrs replied:
Not a tall person; just did a bit of research. You don't mention how price-sensitive your choice is. If it's not *too* constrained, given your unusual measurements you should consider custom options. [These folks](https://www.topologyeyewear.com/) could probably accommodate you and the prices aren't cheap but also aren't totally outrageous. There might be similar companies -- I stopped looking at the first one I found.
walkingdeadtall replied:
Same problem, currently wearing fatheadz I found at Walmart. https://www.fatheadz.com/ Quality is ok, but they fit
tokendoke replied:
I dunno if this will help but I've got a 53 cm head and Ive got Ray Ban prescription glasses, they're usually wider than the other glasses.
Anyone know of a good black doctor, dentist, or optometrist in the Indy area?
Sharon S. replied:
Optomerist Dr Betty Lloyd..our old neighbor.... At Meth professional building.
Mary A. replied:
Thank You Bonus Mother Sharon!
Vicki B. replied:
There is a physician locator link at nmanet.org, the website of the National Medical Association. It is at the bottom of the drop down on the "About" tab on the upper right side of the page.
Jennifer P. replied:
Dr Idella Simmons is located downtown on Alabama near 19 th street.
Just moved and need a good dentist and optometrist in Fishers and Carmel area.... any suggestions?
Bob R. replied:
The wife & kids love http://www.visionsource-sweetobenauf.com/ for eye care.
Gretchen B. replied:
Dr. Daugherty at Fishers Eye Care (116 th and Cumberland) is so nice and an excellent eye doctor! Dr. Halsema at Carmel West Dentistry (106 th and Michigan) is a great dentist as well.
Jocelyn O. replied:
Dr. McLean at Lauck and McLean in Carmel. She's a sweetheart.
Erin H. replied:
Dr Amy Marckese at Dental Spa is amazing!!
Michael C. replied:
Walker Dentistry on Allisonville rd just N of 96 th St has been my dentist for 10 years.