Paul Vision Institute

02/24/2026

He didn’t give up. He found a new way to stay informed.

Reading the newspaper, checking the mail, following the headlines — these daily routines matter. Low vision care helps bring them back through personalized tools, magnifiers, and support that works in real life.

During Low Vision Awareness Month, the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) is reminding individuals that help exists. Low vision optometrists focus on helping people continue the everyday tasks that give life structure, confidence, and connection.

See Possibility. Live Independently.
Find a Low Vision Specialist near you → www.ialvs.com

02/24/2026

Paul Vision Institute is officially Best Optometrist in Wilmington for 2026! Recognized by BusinessRate (powered by Google Reviews).

Earned not by application or nomination, but by the authentic feedback of our own patients.

We’re incredibly grateful for the trust and support of the community. It is truly an honor to care for you and your families.

We’re just getting started. 🖤

02/23/2026

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📣 Low Vision Awareness Month — See Possibility. Live Independently. 👁️✨

Many people are told “nothing more can be done” when glasses or surgery no longer help. That is often not true.

Low vision rehabilitation helps patients use their remaining vision more effectively — to read, drive, work, and remain independent.

This video highlights what is possible.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with vision loss, we may be able to help.

📞 Call our office to schedule a low vision evaluation 910-256-6364
🌐 Learn more at Paul Vision Institute

Hope is real. Solutions exist.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and at IALVS — the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists — we believe in life after vision loss.This video ...

02/17/2026

February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to recognize the millions of people living with reduced vision.

02/16/2026

💙 Low Vision Awareness Month
Understanding Low Vision: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 & 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚

Vision loss doesn’t always start in the eye.
After a stroke or brain injury, some patients develop something called homonymous hemianopia, meaning they lose half of their visual field in both eyes.
For example:
• They may not see anything on the left side of their world.
• Or everything on the right side seems to “disappear.”

What makes this especially confusing is that the eyes themselves can be healthy. The vision loss happens because the brain can no longer process part of what the eyes see.

Patients often describe:
• Running into door frames or people on one side
• Missing food on half their plate
• Losing their place when reading
• Feeling overwhelmed in busy environments
• Being told, “You just need to pay more attention.”

This isn’t about effort or focus.
It’s a neurologic visual field loss caused by changes in how the brain processes visual information.

This type of vision change can deeply affect mobility, reading, driving decisions and overall confidence. And many people are never told that rehabilitation strategies exist.

Low vision care for stroke-related vision loss may include:
• Visual scanning training
• Structured reading strategies
• Environmental modifications
• Contrast and organization tools
• Specialized optical devices designed to increase awareness of the missing side, helping expand peripheral awareness and improve navigation

These tools don’t “cure” the field loss, but they can significantly improve safety, navigation and independence.
The goal is not just to measure vision.
It’s to help patients navigate their world confidently again.

Low vision is not the end of vision; it’s the beginning of learning new ways to see and live fully. 💙

02/04/2026

Macular Degeneration? If you’ve been told that nothing else can be done, it may be time for a second opinion.

At our clinic, we specialize in customized low vision solutions for patients with macular degeneration and other complex vision conditions. Many of our patients come to us after being told their options are limited — and discover there may be more that can be done.

We’ve helped thousands of patients from across the U.S. and around the world improve how they see and experience a higher quality of life.

📞 Call 910-256-6364 to schedule your appointment.

Results vary. Not all patients are candidates.

02/02/2026

This month is Low Vision Awareness Month and it’s a great time to talk about something that is often misunderstood.
Low vision does not mean blindness. It also does not mean “nothing can be done.”
Low vision refers to permanent vision loss that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contacts, medication, or surgery, but many people with low vision still have usable vision.
They may struggle with things like:
• Reading
• Recognizing faces
• Driving
• Glare or light sensitivity
• Seeing contrast or detail
What’s surprising to many people is that most individuals with low vision don’t realize help exists.
Low vision care focuses on helping people use what vision they do have through specialized strategies, tools and rehabilitation, so they can stay independent, confident and engaged in daily life.
Throughout this month, we will be sharing weekly posts highlighting:
• Common conditions that cause low vision
• What vision loss actually feels like for patients
• How low vision care can help improve daily function and quality of life
If you or someone you love has been told “nothing more can be done,” this series is for you.
💙 Awareness leads to understanding. Understanding leads to hope. 💙

01/25/2026

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01/14/2026

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Kathleen Hunniford Cook, Rodger Slegal, Mary E Price, Cathy Smith, Ken Cox

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

01/06/2026

Flu is surging right now—many areas are reporting high activity, and it’s already shaping up to be a tough season. In this short video, Dr. Edward Paul shares a few simple, practical steps to help you and your family avoid the flu (and what to do if symptoms start).

And with Dr. Paul’s Ph.D. in nutrition, he brings a unique perspective on how we can safely support the immune system—using evidence-based, natural supplements—to help combat this year’s flu season.

👉 Watch, share, and tag someone you want to keep healthy this winter.

01/04/2026

Hey Wilmington—if you’ve ever been to Paul Vision Institute (or we’ve helped someone in your family), we’d love your vote for Best Eye Doctor. We’re locally owned and operated, and your support really helps a local practice like ours. Thanks—truly.

Cast your vote for the finest in town!

12/29/2025

If you’ve been told you have dry macular degeneration, you may have more options than you think. We now offer PBM treatment—a non-invasive, in-office therapy designed to support macular function.
Call 910-256-6364 to learn if you’re a candidate.