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| Dr. Randolph Kinkade, Low Vision Optometric Specialist |
Dr. Kinkade is a Low Vision Specialist in Connecticut with seven office locations. "Low vision" is a reduced level of vision that cannot be corrected with regular eyeglasses. It is not the same as blindness, because a person with low vision has useful sight. However, low vision usually interferes with daily activities, such as reading or driving. People with low vision find it difficult to recognize faces and objects beyond a certain distance.
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Dr. Kinkade has practiced in the field of low vision rehabilitation for 30 years. He often lectures on the newest options for enhancing sight. He evaluates patients from throughout New England and New York. He has treated patients from as far away as Israel, Peru, Canada and Barbados.
In addition to Dr. Kinkade's optometric degree (OD) from the Illinois College of Optometry, he pursued a Master in Public Health (MPH), adapting his studies to concentrate on the prevention of disabilities related to vision impairments.
Dr. Kinkade's Implantable Miniature Telescope Educational Video
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) Low Vision Section and a member of the Vision Rehabilitation Section of the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Kinkade works with his patients' goals, whether that is reading the newspaper, watching television, writing, playing cards, or viewing the computer. In many states telescopic eye glasses can help some people continue to drive.
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"I find it hard to understand when doctors tell their patients nothing more can be done for their vision. This is usually true from a surgical, medical and regular eyeglasses point of view, but it is not true when talking about telescopic glasses!"
If people with low vision are willing to learn new ways of seeing then Dr. Kinkade may be able to help. He tells his patients, "I cannot make your vision the way it was, but I can often make it better".
Every patient's eyes and needs are different. "I never want to give false hope, but we do not know if we do not try."
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"Every case is unique because people have different levels of vision loss and different needs," explains Dr. Kinkade. "If these specialty glasses are not able to help my patients, there is assistive technology that can."
Common causes of low vision, particularly with older adults, include macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
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To determine the extent of your useful vision, you will need to have your eyes examined. The examination for low vision differs from typical eye examination. During a low vision examination, Dr. Kinkade will do the following tests:
- Trial Lens Refraction allowing the use of peripheral vision in the case of macular degeneration
- Specialized Eye Charts to measure acuity and vision improvement potential
- Central Visual Field testing to determine blind spots (scotomas) for Eccentric View Training
- D-15 Color Vision Testing
- Spectacle Miniature Telescope Evaluation (high power eyeglass magnification)
- Optical Magnification Assessment
- Electronic Magnification Assessment
- Implantable Miniature Telescope Evaluation
(800) 756-0766
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Dr. Kinkade's dedication to improving the quality of life for those with low vision is truly inspiring. It's reassuring to know there are specialists like him who offer hope and practical solutions.
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