Dr. Astorino is a 1994 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and went on to become residency trained in Low Vision rehabilitation in 1995 at the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center. Following her residency, she provided low vision services at several hospitals in the Philadelphia area including Wills Eye Hospital, Crozer- Chester Medical Center, and Lankenau Hospital.
Dr. Astorino began practicing the visual rehabilitation model incorporating occupational therapy in 1998. In 2002, she accepted a position at Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, where her duties included overseeing rehabilitation staff at one of the clinic's two locations. It is here that Dr. Astorino refined her philosophy of the visual rehabilitation model.
Dr. Astorino began practicing the visual rehabilitation model incorporating occupational therapy in 1998. In 2002, she accepted a position at Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, where her duties included overseeing rehabilitation staff at one of the clinic's two locations. It is here that Dr. Astorino refined her philosophy of the visual rehabilitation model.
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As with any doctor's visit, we have to ask and learn about each patient's medical history. But then patients at Astorino Vision Rehabilitation are asked questions that many state have never been asked of them at a doctor's office before. These questions involve determining which visual activities are troublesome to each patient.
Helping people with Low Vision see the best they can is no quick and easy task. Some Low Vision causing diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy may have even taken years to damage the eye. Therefore, it is fair to say that you cannot help someone with impairment from these diseases see better in one quick visit to an eye doctor.
Carolyn is a huge Penn State football fan. She and her husband attend every home game, and was extremely frustrated because vision loss due to macular degeneration was ruining her enjoyment of the game. After her Low Vision exam and a few sessions with the Low Vision occupational therapist she was back in the stands having a blast.
QUESTION: I already have an ophthalmologist and optometrist- do I need to leave them to switch to a Low Vision eye doctor? ANSWER: No, your current ophthalmologist and optometrist are key persons in your medical eye care. You continue to see them while you are working with a Low Vision doctor. QUESTION: My eye doctor said there is nothing more they can do to improve my vision- how can you?
This notice is intended to inform you of the privacy practices followed by Jean A. Astorino O.D. P.C. An explanation of the federal privacy rights afforded to you will also be included. Jean A. Astorino O.D. P.C. often needs access to health information in order to provide services. We want to assure individuals receiving services through Jean A. Astorino O.D. P.C. that we comply with federal privacy laws and respect your right to privacy.
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