Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Support: Judy G. on Compassionate Low Vision Care at Spectrios
Diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by her ophthalmologist ex-husband, Judy G. was told long ago to keep Spectrios Institute for Low Vision in mind. Years later, she remembered, and her last two appointments there, with Dr. Park, Katrina, and Chris, left her grateful. The team showed compassion, made sure she understood her diagnosis, and gave her tips for everyday life. Judy calls the staff professional, warm, and inviting, and says it is great to have extra tools and a team of people for support after a devastating diagnosis.
My ex-husband, an ophthalmologist, diagnosed me with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He knew Dr. Dick Gieser and Spectrios, and he told me to keep them in mind for the future. He also referred me to Wheaton Eye Clinic.
Many years later, I remembered Spectrios, and I have had my last two appointments there with Dr. Park, Katrina, and Chris. They all had compassion and made sure I understood my diagnosis. They also gave me tips to help me in my everyday life. I'm very grateful to the staff; they are wonderful. The staff is professional, warm, and inviting, and I'm very impressed.
When you get a devastating diagnosis, you depend on yourself day by day. It's great to get extra tools to function and to know you have a team of people to support you.
Keep doing what you are doing, Spectrios! We want you around for years to come.
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