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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