2024 PR

A recent study published in Optometry and Vision Science uncovers a shocking oversight in patient care: over 90% of eye doctors are not referring their patients with the poorest vision, often senior citizens, to state agencies, non-profits, mental health practitioners, low vision rehabilitation therapists, or low vision specialists. This practice persists despite declarations from both the American Optometric Association and the American Association of Ophthalmology that low vision rehabilitation is the standard of care. The neglect leaves disabled community members feeling isolated, depressed, and living severely limited lives.

As the Clinical Director at Seattle Low Vision, Dr. Cusic has dedicated his career to bridging this gap. By fitting low vision patients with specialized prescription glasses and providing other essential resources, he enables them to regain their independence and enjoy activities they thought were lost to them, such as reading, enjoying sporting events, and sometimes even driving.

“Unfortunately, there are folks out there that don’t hear about all of the low vision options available to them, and we are deeply thankful to all of the ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and optometrists that refer their patients to our office,” says Dr. Cusic. ” My team and I are grateful, not for the impact on our business, but on behalf of our patients.”

With his customized low vision eye exams, Dr. Cusic is changing lives. His patients are typically 85 years old and suffer from conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt disease, and ocular albinism. The glasses he prescribes enable them to do things like see faces of their loved ones, enjoy watching tv again, and do favorite pastimes they often have given up on.

Dr. Cusic offers a free phone consultation to assist those whose vision impacts their daily living. He empowers lives by providing specialized low vision services in Washington State. For more information on Dr. Cusic’s office locations and schedule, please call 425-823-2020 or visit www.seattlelowvision.com.