Low Vision is a functional condition that causes a person to not see what they need to or want to see at the level they require. Note that this is a functional definition and not a disease or pathology condition. There are many causes of low vision including eye disease, trauma, stroke and developmental conditions. In most cases of low vision where there is remaining vision, vision may be improved significantly to a much greater level with the assistance of a low vision doctor. Low vision can be almost any level of vision from 20/20 to 20/2000 or worse! What can be done if someone has low vision? First everyone must see their eye doctor as recommended on at least a annual frequency. First everyone must see their eye doctor as recommended on at least a annual frequency. Additionally, to assist in your functional vision, a low vision doctor will examine your functioinal vision. The low vision doctor will determine exactly what vision you have to determine the amount of magnification needed to meet or exceed your vision goals. Then the doctor will design a device or devices to be prescribed to allow you to see what you want to see.
Additionally, to assist in your functional vision, a low vision doctor will examine your functioinal vision. The low vision doctor will determine exactly what vision you have to determine the amount of magnification (or minification) needed to meet or exceed your vision goals. Then the doctor will design a device or devices to be prescribed to allow you to see what you want to see.
What if I want to read with low vision?
What if I want to watch TV with low vision?
What if I want to drive with low vision?
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