Low vision is defined as vision that is not correctable with spectacles, contact lenses, surgery, or medication.
Low Vision Can Be Due To:
congenital problems or disorders
traumatic injury to the eye or brain
systemic diseases
adult onset diseases
aging-related diseases
These Eye Diseases May Cause:
a loss of acuity (ability to see detail)
loss of peripheral vision or parts of the field of vision
constant double vision (diplopia)
loss of contrast sensitivity
reduced or loss of color vision
reduced or loss of depth perception
The low vision services at Ronan Eye Clinic and Optics provides new options for these patients. A therapy plan and goals can be developed to meet a patient’s individual needs. Low vision therapy focuses on enabling the person with visual impairments to safely and independently complete daily living tasks compromised by vision loss.
Low Vision Therapy Includes:
Teaching the person to use remaining vision as efficiently as possible to complete activities.
Modifying activities so they can be completed with less vision.
Training the person to use adaptive equipment to compensate for vision loss.
Individuals who are experiencing low vision are encouraged to set up a consultation at Ronan Eye Clinic and Optics. Please contact our office to request an appointment.