K. Phillip Greene, O.D.

Dr. Phillip Greene has provided vision care for patients in Fayette and
surrounding counties for the past 40 years.

At the end of December, 2005, Dr. Greene retired from general practice to pursue a goal for which there is a great need: treating patients with low vision problems. To further this goal, Connersville Eye Center has established a center for Low Vision services right here in the Connersville Eye Center to serve patients with low vision.

Low Vision Services at the Connersville Eye Center

Dr. Phillip Greene is an expert in providing treatment, medical aids, and training to individuals with low vision conditions. Dr. Greene leads the low vision clinic at Connersville Eye Center, performing in-depth eye exams, diagnosis, and treatment of low vision conditions, including specialized fittings for low vision aids and the knowledge of how to use them most effectively.

Definition of Low Vision:
Low Vision is defined as visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, pharmaceuticals, ordinary glasses, or contact lenses.

Common causes:

• Macular Degeneration
• Diabetes
• Strokes and trauma
• Retinitis Pigmentosa

Care & Treatment of Low Vision

The treatment for your low vision will consist of:

• History
• Evaluation
• Diagnosis and treatment
• Training

Examples of Low Vision Aids:

• Magnifiers
• Special lamps
• Telescopes
• Special glasses with prism, tints, and/or filters
• Electronic reading machines

Patient Resource Specialist

The Eye Center Group is proud to feature Dena Polston as a resource to patients with total or partial vision loss. As an individual who was blind from birth, Dena is a fountain of knowledge regarding these resources. To speak to her regarding low vision support
services, community resources, or counseling for individuals with visual impairments, call her at 1-800-223-2733.

If you or someone you know has a low vision condition, contact Dr. Greene at the Connersville Eye Center for an appointment today!