
Paul B. Freeman OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Clinical Professor, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry, San Antonio, Texas, Editor-in-Chief, Optometric Clinical PracticeBiographical Sketch:
Dr. Paul B. Freeman graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University) in Philadelphia. He is currently the Chief of Low Vision Rehabilitation Services at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and provides low vision rehabilitation services at Keystone Blind Association in Hermitage, Pennsylvania and Beaver County Association for the Blind in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. 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. Dr. Freeman is a Clinical Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas. His practice interests include care of patients with visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, visually related dizziness, and learning-related vision problems.
Dr. Freeman is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate in Low Vision. He is also a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Freeman lectures both nationally and internationally, and in 2012 was involved in AARPs Smart Driver training videos. Dr. Freeman has authored numerous articles and book chapters, co-authored the book The Art and Practice of Low Vision and served as the editor of Optometry, Journal of the American Optometric Association from February 1999 to June 2012 and is Editor-in-Chief of Optometric Clinical Practice.
Positions:
Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Professor, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry, San Antonio, Texas
Degree:
OD: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Clinical Interests:
Visual impairment; traumatic brain injury; learning-related vision problems
Disclosures
Scientific Advisory Board, IrisVision
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- 2023 Top Story in Eye Care: Association Between Frailty and Visual Field Loss
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Retinal Projection Laser Eyewear in Individuals With Visual Impairment Caused by Corneal Diseases
- Impact of Perioperative Evaluation by a Vitreoretinal Surgeon on Visual Outcomes After Severe Open-Globe Injuries
- Effect of 0.002% Omidenepag Isopropyl Eye Drops on the IOP and Cornea of Patients With Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- Utility of Handheld Optical Illuminated Magnifiers for Sustained Silent Reading by Adults With Visual Impairment
- Role of Vision Rehabilitation, Barriers to Its Access, and Interventions to Optimize Vision in Patients With Glaucoma
- Association of Blood Pressure Measures With Rates of Macular GCC Thinning in Patients With Glaucoma
- Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines for Vision Rehabilitation
- Reasons for the Abandonment of Use of Prescribed Low-Vision Devices
- 2022 Top Story in Eye Care: Vision Impairment and Psychological Distress in Adults