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What is low vision?
Low vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery.
You may have low vision if you can’t see well enough to do things like:
The type of low vision that you have depends on the disease or condition that caused your low vision. The most common types of low vision are:
What causes low vision?
Many different eye conditions can cause low vision, but the most common causes are:
Eye and brain injuries and certain genetic disorders can also cause low vision.
Low vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery.
You may have low vision if you can’t see well enough to do things like:
- Read
- Drive
- Recognize people’s faces
- Tell colors apart
- See your television or computer screen clearly
The type of low vision that you have depends on the disease or condition that caused your low vision. The most common types of low vision are:
- Central vision loss (not being able to see things in the center of your vision)
- Peripheral vision loss (not being able to see things out of the corners of your eyes)
- Night blindness (not being able to see in low light)
- Blurry or hazy vision
What causes low vision?
Many different eye conditions can cause low vision, but the most common causes are:
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy (a condition that can cause vision loss in people with diabetes)
Eye and brain injuries and certain genetic disorders can also cause low vision.
What’s the treatment for low vision?
Unfortunately, low vision is usually permanent. Eyeglasses, medicine, and surgery can’t usually cure low vision — but sometimes they can improve vision, help you do everyday activities more easily, or keep your vision from getting worse.
Treatment options will depend on the specific eye condition that caused your low vision. Ask your doctor if there are any treatments that could improve your vision or help protect your remaining vision.
How can I make the most of my remaining sight?
If you have low vision, you can find ways to make the most of your vision and keep doing the things you love to do.
If your vision loss is minor, you may be able to make small changes to help yourself see better. You can do things like:
If you have Low vision challenges call us for a low vision assessment to see which low vision Aids could help you.
Unfortunately, low vision is usually permanent. Eyeglasses, medicine, and surgery can’t usually cure low vision — but sometimes they can improve vision, help you do everyday activities more easily, or keep your vision from getting worse.
Treatment options will depend on the specific eye condition that caused your low vision. Ask your doctor if there are any treatments that could improve your vision or help protect your remaining vision.
How can I make the most of my remaining sight?
If you have low vision, you can find ways to make the most of your vision and keep doing the things you love to do.
If your vision loss is minor, you may be able to make small changes to help yourself see better. You can do things like:
- Use brighter lights at home or work
- Wear anti-glare sunglasses
- Use a magnifying lens for reading and other up-close activities
- Training on how to use a magnifying device for reading
- Guidance for setting up your home so you can move around easily
- Sharing resources to help you cope with your vision loss
If you have Low vision challenges call us for a low vision assessment to see which low vision Aids could help you.
We are experienced optometrists passionate about your vision care.
The goal of our optometry practice is to provide you with dedicated and friendly eye care service. With that aim in mind, we will cater to all of your vision needs, answer any eyecare questions you might have and supply you with the most up-to-date optometric information and fashion eye wear and frames in order to keep your eyes clear and healthy.
We are committed to excellence in serving your family's complete eye care needs.
We are committed to excellence in serving your family's complete eye care needs.