LOW VISION

Low vision is the term generally used to describe significant visual impairment. This typically means very limited sight that, without treatment, interferes with a person’s daily activities.

While causes may vary widely—from heredity to eye injury—low vision routinely characterizes eyesight that cannot be fully corrected with eyeglasses, surgery or other means of treatment. Individuals may be partially sighted or legally blind. Low vision also includes a host of related symptoms, such as an inability to see at night or under low lighting conditions.

Low vision occurs among adults and children, but it is most common with seniors. In many cases, low vision can dramatically impair a person’s quality of life, leaving them feeling depressed and helpless.

Today, low vision does not need to be such a disability. Your B.C. Optometrist is well trained to provide expert support, including a range of low vision aids. There are many options: magnifying lenses, field enlargement lens systems, telescopic lenses mounted on eyewear frames, non-optical aids such as special illumination, filters and large print materials, and electronic TV monitor magnification systems.

Contact your B.C. Optometrist for further guidance about how they can assist you or those you care about with their low vision