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ResourcesResources: Living With Vision Loss:Living With Vision Loss
What IS Vision Loss?
“Low Vision” is impaired vision that cannot be fully restored by surgery, medical treatments or conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The process of low vision rehabilitation may begin before, during or after these other interventions.
Low vision is not blindness! A person with low vision has potentially useful vision.
You are not alone! Over 13 million Americans have some form ovisual impairment—that is, they have trouble seeing even with conventional glasses or contact lenses.
The causes of low vision: The causes of low vision vary from person to person. *It can be caused by genetic factors, an injury, disease or the effects of aging. *Some of the most frequently diagnosed causes of low vision include:
Regardless of the cause, if you are motivated enough to do something about your vision condition;Magnifiers & More believes a program of low vision rehabilitation can help.
YOU can do something about low vision! Most people find that by refusing to give up and by making a commitment to learning how to use new devices and skills, they can be more independent in spite of low vision. YOU are not alone, and help is available!
Low Vision Rehabilitation It's important that you seek treatment from a low vision specialist.These specialists can help make the most of the eyesight you do have so that you can do more of the things you need and want to do -whether it's reading a book, writing a letter, shopping or watching television.
Their goal is to help you meet your goals, so you can become more visually independent.
To begin, the low vision specialist will review the most recent report from your eye doctor.
If you have not been under regular care he or she may refer you to a doctor for an up-to-date diagnosis of your overall visual condition.
Next, the specialist will conduct a thorough low vision examination to evaluate how your vision affects your lifestyle and how to help you use your sight to its full potential.
Then, he or she will recommend the low vision devices most appropriate for you, as well as provide complete training to help you realize your new potential.
There are many different devices available for persons with low vision, including magnifiers, telescopes, microscopes, custom lighting, even closed circuit television systems, and the new video vision electronic magnifiers.
It's important that you stay in touch with your specialist and his or her staff.And it is also vital that you continue your regular program of routine vision care.Low vision optical devices can take getting used to.
We know that dealing with vision impairment can create emotional stress in anyone.There are a number of outreach agencies and support groups where you can meet others with low vision so you can support each other.
You can make the most of your vision.Thanks to your own self-motivation—plus the variety of low vision devices, training programs, and support available—you can lead a more independent life.
Magnifiers & More is committed to helping you reach this goal!
Magnifiers & More 7775 Mentor Avenue Mentor, Ohio 44060 440-946-3363 E-mail:cbetter@earthlink.net |
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