Low Vision Restoration, LLC

01/05/2026

World Braille Day honors an innovation that changed the world for people with vision loss. In the early 1800s, Louis Braille developed a simple but powerful code of raised dots that could be read by touch. For the first time, people who were blind had direct, independent access to reading, writing, education, and information.

Today, braille remains an essential tool for many children and adults with vision loss. It supports literacy, privacy (think medication labels or personal documents), and the confidence that comes from being able to read and learn independently.

At Low Vision Restoration, we believe there is 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨, and that means understanding all the tools available: braille, magnification, specialty eyewear, lighting, and technology. On World Braille Day, we recognize the importance of braille in helping people stay informed, connected, and in control of their own lives.

12/23/2025

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 💙

A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Theresia Dixon for her generous contribution to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, supporting a mission that’s deeply meaningful to Dr. Palmer. Her support helps advance research and treatments for inherited retinal diseases - and that impact goes far beyond today.

As a small token of appreciation, a little holiday cheer (🍷) was delivered last week.

To everyone who donated, shared, and supported this Giving Tuesday campaign - thank you. Your generosity, care, and belief in this cause close to Dr. Palmer’s heart made a real difference. We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up with purpose.

Together, we’re helping move research forward and bring hope to so many.

12/16/2025

New on the blog (posted last month): Diabetic Retinopathy and Low Vision in Minnesota — what to watch for, why medical care comes first, and how Dr. Chris Palmer helps people bridge the gap when day-to-day tasks are still difficult.

Inside, you’ll find:
- Common symptoms and why regular dilated eye exams matter
- Practical, goal-focused solutions Dr. Palmer prescribes (high-add readers, task lenses, telescopic optics, contrast filters, lighting strategies)
- What to expect at a low vision visit and when to consider care
- How we coordinate with your retina specialist or eye doctor

If you or a loved one is living with diabetic retinopathy and vision is getting in the way of what matters, this is a great place to start. Read the post at https://zurl.co/vh5u9 and feel free to share. Questions? Call for a free phone consultation: 612-729-3030.

12/08/2025

Another powerful reminder of why the work at Low Vision Restoration matters so deeply.

“Dr. Palmer is phenomenal. He is personable, responsive, and understands the nuances of driving regulations to help complete vision forms that are needed for low vision drivers in a medically accurate but also fair way. As a physician, I was impressed by his dedication and grateful for his support. I would strongly recommend him to all low vision patients, particularly those hoping to maintain their independence with driving.”

At Low Vision Restoration, patients receive compassionate support and specialized expertise to help them stay safe, confident, and independent — especially when it comes to navigating driving with low vision.

12/03/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Today, we honor resilience, rights, and the power of possibility by sharing Fafa’s story. Fafa, who has albinism, has partnered with Dr. Palmer for many years to keep doing what matters most—including meeting the requirements to retain his driver’s license with the help of custom bioptic telescopes.

In 2018, while attending the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York, Fafa’s sisters—Mawunyo (then Vice President of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations) and Mawuse (a volunteer Finance & Administration Officer with the Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism)—flew to Minnesota for just 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 to see Dr. Palmer. Their goal: find solutions to help them see more comfortably and use their computers more effectively so they could continue their advocacy work.

In Ghana, children born with albinism have too often faced scorn and stigma. Leaders like Mawunyo, and Mawuse are changing that narrative—advancing dignity, access, and opportunity. We’re proud to stand with them and to advocate for all people with low vision.

Today and every day, we’re committed to helping people read, recognize faces, use technology, and navigate the world.

11/27/2025

Here at Low Vision Restoration, we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference, one life at a time. This Thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for the trust our patients place in us. Together, we're transforming lives through personalized low vision care. Here's to another year of helping people see their loved ones, read their favorite books, and live life to the fullest.

11/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Sister Rosalind! 🎂

Today we’re celebrating Sister Rosalind—featured in our television ad—and a true Twin Cities legend. Known to many as the beloved masseuse of the St. Paul Saints, Sister Rosalind brings warmth, grit, and joy to everything she does, even while living with macular degeneration.

Thank you, Sister, for your inspiring spirit and for trusting Low Vision Restoration. Please join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday and many blessings in the year ahead! 🎈⚾️💙

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10/09/2025

Celebrate World Sight Day with Us! 🌟

Today, we join the global community in recognizing World Sight Day. At Low Vision Restoration, our mission is to restore vision, renew hope, and empower people living with low vision to lead fulfilling lives. 👓👩👦👦

🌍 Together, we can make a difference. Share this post, spread awareness, and let's work towards a future where everyone can see the world clearly. 🌍

📸 Tag a friend who supports vision health and let's build a brighter future, together! 📸

10/02/2025

Immaculate Degeneration Nation walked around Lake Harriet for the Twin Cities VisionWalk- thank you to everyone who came out to support research for inherited retinal diseases. Our local Foundation Fighting Blindness chapter fell short of its fundraising goal this year, but there’s still time to help.

All donations made during October will be matched, doubling the impact. If you can, please consider contributing to our team- link in the comments. Every dollar helps fund the research that could one day put us low vision optometrists out of work.

Thank you for your support.

https://zurl.co/HD0Dd

The Foundation Fighting Blindness vision aligns with ours: To eradicate the devastating effects of conditions like Stargardt Disease and Retinitis Pigmentosa from the lives of Minnesotans and beyond.

09/30/2025

Rediscovering the joy of reading- that’s the difference we strive to make every day.

“I don't often leave reviews, but in the case of Dr. Palmer, I feel I need to. My 89-year-old mother has macular degeneration and had lost her ability to read. Dr. Palmer's knowledge and patience, along with a pair of specialized glasses, has helped to remedy that. Thank you, Dr. Palmer!” — Scott B.

Helping people with macular degeneration and other low vision conditions read again isn’t just possible- it’s our mission.

09/23/2025

Team Immaculation Degeneration Nation supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on Saturday! Our team raised $5,275. There is still time left to donate- https://give.fightingblindness.org/team/762225

08/19/2025

👟 Join Immaculate Degeneration Nation at VisionWalk 2025! 👟

We’re counting down to this year’s Foundation Fighting Blindness Twin Cities VisionWalk on Saturday, September 20, and we’d be honored to have you walk beside us as part of Immaculate Degeneration Nation.

Whether you're a patient, provider, friend, or advocate - your presence supports life-changing research for inherited retinal diseases.

🧥 As a thank you, we’re providing complimentary Low Vision Restoration team shirts to all who register by this Monday, August 25 - so don’t wait!

👉 Join Our Team or Make a Donation: https://give.fightingblindness.org/team/762225

Let’s move one step closer to a cure — together.

There is life after vision loss!