Low Vision Care Clinic

Vision loss that cannot be corrected by ordinary eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. A person with low vision has extremely limited sight that interferes with daily activities.

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What are the causes Low Vision?

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• Stroke/ brain injury.

• Retinitis pigmentosa.

• Optic Nerve disease.

• Albinism.

• Nystagmus.

• Cortical Visual Impairment.

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What are the Symptoms?

 

• Blank spots, dark spots or wavy lines in the centre of your vision..

• Blurred, hazy or cloudy vision or double vision..

• Loss of side (peripheral) vision or colour vision.

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What are the benefits of Vision Management?

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• Increase functionality - Make the most of the remaining vision.

• Difficulty reading.

• Problems writing/ completing paperwork.

• Inability to recognize distance objects and faces.

• Loss of peripheral vision (visual field)

• Location of scotoma important!

• Generalized loss of visual field difficult to compensate for.

• Reading may require adaptations.

• Mobility and independent travel

• Glare and contrast.

• Need for additional lighting.

• Problems with glare.

• Increased adjustment to changes in illumination.

• Visual discomfort and fatigue.