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Community Ophthalmology
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Glaucoma
Eye Bank
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Low Vision Clinic
Neuro Ophthalmology
Optical Shop
Orbit & Oculoplasty
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Refractive surgery -                    Lasik & Other Procedures
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Low Vision Clinic

Low vision is partial sight.  It cannot be fully corrected by surgery, medication or glasses.  It reduces the ability of the affected person to do many daily activities due to impaired vision.

Causes
  • Congenital & birth problems / disorders like Rubella or Albinism, Nystagmus.
  • Injury to the eye or brain (Stroke), which can lead to Hemianopia
  • Systemic diseases like Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Disorders like Retimitis Pigmentosa
  • Age related disorders like Macular Degeneration
  • Juvenile Macular Degeneration, Optic Atrophy

Management
The management of Low Vision mainly involves three steps, namely, proper evaluation, prescription of Low Vision devices and rehabilitation.

Advice
  • Use Low Vision devices.
  • The Low Vision patient should be well adapted to home, school & work place environment.

Low Vision Devices Available
  • Magnifying spectacles hand and stand magnifiers for reading and writing
  • Distance telescopic lens for distant vision
  • Computer aided devices like closed circuit televisions
  • Non optical devices like special lamps and large print materials

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  • About us
    • History
    • Board of Trustees
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    • FC Audit Reports
  • Specialities
    • Cataract
    • Community Ophthalmology
    • Cornea & External Diseases
    • Eye Bank
    • Glaucoma
    • Lasik
    • Low Vision Clinic
    • Neuro Ophthalmology
    • Optical Shop
    • Orbit & Oculoplasty
    • Paediatric Ophthalmology
    • Refractive Surgery – Lasik & other procedures
    • Uvea
    • Vitreo-Retina
  • Services
    • Vanavil - School Screening
  • News & Events
    • Video
  • Donations
  • Medical Team
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    • Bus Services
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