Do You Suffer From Vision Loss?
Have You Been Told “Nothing More Can Be Done?”
If you or a loved one are having problems seeing and doing the things you enjoy, Dr. Ashcraft can help. If you have been told by your eye doctor that a change in your eyeglass prescription will not help you see better, call Dr. Ashcraft. He is trained to design special glasses that can make a difference.
Learn more about how Dr. Ashcraft can help you read,
drive, watch tv, see faces, and use a computer or phone.
How to Drive Safely With Bioptic Telescopic Glasses
How To Watch Television and Recognize Faces
How To See Your Phone, Tablet and Computer
How To Read Mail, Magazines, & Other Printed Material
When a Low Vision Patient is Told Nothing More Can Be Done
- Have you been told nothing more can be done for your vision?
- Are you struggling to read, see faces across the room or view television?
- Do you feel you are losing your independence by not being able to drive?
- Are you unable to do hobbies like playing cards or use the computer?
- Do you have new glasses that are not much better than you old ones?
Hi, I’m Dr. Harold Ashcraft, a low vision optometrist.
With new technology and special vision aids, I help people like you read again, see faces and television, engage in your hobbies again, and in many cases, drive.
It hasn’t always been that way.
Years ago, my own grandmother was struggling with macular degeneration and she came to me for help. She wanted to read, play the organ, and see the faces of her many grandchildren.
I was able to help her read better. But at that time, like most other optometrists, I did not know about all of the possible low vision aids and devices that could help her. I did not have samples to show her.
So, I told my grandmother what you may have been told, that nothing more could be done. I told her I couldn’t help her do the things she wanted to do, like play the organ or see faces.
I didn’t know it then, but I was wrong. Many possibilities existed for her.
If my grandmother were alive today, I would tell her that I could help her. I would show her how she could continue to do the things she loved to do.
If poor vision is holding you back from doing the things you want to do, give me a call at 888-648-9525 to set up a free consultation.
Dr. Ashcraft Helps Doctor Return to Normal Life Activities
Driving, Seeing Television and Faces with Telescopic Lenses
Low Vision FAQ
1. What does low vision mean?
Low vision means vision loss that cannot be corrected with standard eyeglasses, medication, contacts,
or surgery.
2. What are some common causes of low vision?
Some common causes of low vision are macular degeneration, glaucoma, strokes, diabetic eye disease,
inoperable cataracts, Stargardt’s Disease, juvenile macular degeneration, albinism, and Retinitis
Pigmentosa.
3. How do macular degeneration glasses work?
Macular degeneration glasses work by providing more magnification than standard glasses to help
people read and do other near tasks such as seeing cell phones and computers.
4. Can people with low vision drive in California?
In many states, including California, people with low vision (mild to moderate central vision loss but
with good side vision) are permitted to drive, often with the help of bioptic telescopes.
Eagle Rock, CA Highlights
Eagle Rock is a town located in northeast Los Angeles. It is located near the cities of Glendale and Pasadena. Named after a large rock whose shadow cast a shadow of a bird at certain times of the day.
The Eagle Rock/Paseadena office of The Center for the Partially Sighted was serving the needs of low vision patients before it closed a couple of years ago. The center was founded in 1978 by Sam Genensky. It was a rehabilitation facility for people with low vision needs. The Center used to see people who have vision loss due to macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, retinopathy, and optic atrophy. Dr. Harold Ashcraft did an internship at CPS in the Santa Monica while in optometry school. He currently sees patients with low vision needs some of whom previously were patients of the center.
Because of its closeness to Hollywood, Eagle Rock is frequently used as a film location. It has been included in films such as Top Gun (Tom Cruise), The Hunt for Red October (Sean Connery) and the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210 (Jennifer Eve Garth).
Eagle Rock Locations and Landmarks
Center for the Partially Sighted
Eagle Rock Office (CLOSED)
7462 North Figueroa, Suite 103
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Holy Virgin Mary & St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church
4900 Cleland Ave
Eagle Rock, CA 90042
