Low Vision
People with Low Vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services
Low Vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses or other standard treatments like medication or surgery. You may have Low Vision if you can’t see well enough to do things like: read, drive, recognize faces, tell colours apart, see your television or computer screen clearly.
Common Types
of Low Vision
- Central vision loss – not being able to see things in the centre 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
Common Conditions That
Cause Low Vision
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Eye and brain injuries and certain genetic disorders can also cause Low Vision
A Low Vision Specialist can help you learn to live with vision loss.
This can include:
- 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
Come in and talk to us about your needs today.