What is Low Vision?
Impairment (not corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery) that interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. Activities, such as reading the paper, shopping, cooking, and watching TV, become difficult and more challenging.
What causes Low Vision?
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Diabetes are just a few eye diseasesthat can lead to the need for alow vision evalutation. Whether it affects your overall vision, central vision, or side vision, there are devices and services that can assist you with your everyday activities and help you maintain your independence. |
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Where do I go for low vision aids?
A low vision specialist is usually an optometrist or an ophthalmologist who is specially trained to evaluate your vision. They can prescribe different visual devices as well as teach you how to use them, depending on your specific need. The low vision specialist can also refer you to a rehabilitation program where you can be taught new ways of doing difficult tasks. Someone representing a low vision rehabilitation facility may even come to your house to evaluate your surroundings to see what kind of changes can be made.
Types of low vision aids
There are many types of low vision aids and are: closed circuit TV, magnifying glasses, telescopic lenses, talking watches and clocks, bulbs, and writing aids are just a few.
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