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welcome to mattingly low vision

Mattingly Low Vision, Inc. is a family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of optical and lighting products. We provide a wide array of quality low vision products, as well as advice and customer service based on decades of combined education and industry knowledge. Our main focus is assisting doctors and industry professionals to achieve successful outcomes with their clients.

Mattingly Low Vision, Inc. promises to:

  • Offer low prices and a large product selection from many manufacturers
  • Provide fast, friendly, and knowledgeable customer service
  • Care about your practice and help you succeed
  • Provide tailored, virtual training over a variety of platforms
  • Refrain from using strong sales tactics to sell products

We look forward to being of service to you. Whether you are interested in trying an item prior to purchase, consulting with our CLVT, Elena, on a tough case, or enhancing your brand through custom labeling, we are here to help. Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

Our Vision

Is to provide bright, high quality, reasonably priced, and innovative low vision products to improve the lives of the people we serve. Through fantastic customer service and competitive warranty coverage, we aim to be your go-to source for all of your low vision needs.

About Mattingly
MLV's <span>History</span>

MLV's History

Mattingly Low Vision is the only company in the low vision industry that is founded on the practical knowledge and experience of a low vision practitioner. For almost 40 years, Bill Mattingly was involved in low vision in various capacities – practitioner, teacher, author, and business owner.  Bill's first business venture, Mattingly International (1985-1999), was the industry pioneer in the US. 

Founded by Bill in 2007, MLV grew to include his son, Sean Mattingly, in 2011 and Sean’s wife, Julie Mattingly, in 2013. Trained by Bill, Sean now leads the company and holds an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University and a BA in Business from California State University San Marcos. Julie manages the company’s programming and people and holds a Master of Education from UCLA and a BA in Human Development from UCSD. Our team also includes Elena King, a CLVT who worked with Bill for over 30 years. Elena is available to provide advice and consultation to our customers at no charge.

When Bill passed in 2015, a memorial scholarship was created in his name. First awarded in 2016, this annual scholarship provides funding for optometry students who express an interest in the field and low vision residents actively training and conducting research related to low vision. For more information, click here

Our Future Focus

At MLV we have our eyes on the future. Our areas of growth include:

New Product Development - We are actively involved in research and product development to create better low vision products for our customers.

Strategic Acquisitions - Over the last decade, we’ve acquired 3 other low vision companies and we will continue to pursue growth that compliments and expands our brand and product portfolio.

Collaborative Communication - We value customer feedback and welcome questions, ideas and what’s working (and not working) for you! Because we design and manufacture most of the products we sell, we appreciate your thoughtful input to make effective improvements to our products.

Our <span>Future Focus</span>

William B. Mattingly M.A., A.B.O.M., H.F.O.A.A.

In loving memory, 1948-2015