Low vision is a term used to describe partial sight, or sight that may not be fully correctable by regular glasses, contact lenses, pharmaceuticals or surgery. People diagnosed with low vision often retain some portion of usable vision and are able to make use of assistive technology devices to perform activities of daily living.
There are a variety of causes for low vision such as eye injury, eye diseases and even heredity but the results can mean losing abilities that many of us take for granted. Driving safely, watching television, work or school performance can all be dramatically affected and a person with low vision may become completely dependent. Some signs
of serious eye disease are hazy or blurry vision, light sensitivity, color confusion, unusual spots or floaters, night blindness, bright flashes, cloudy or
dark areas of vision. If you are having any difficulty seeing or know someone who is, take action and have a thorough eye exam performed.
A regular eye exam is best for preventing problems which could lead to low vision and at Sunshine Eye Clinic, our Doctors check for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa and optic nerve atrophy which are some of the major causes for low vision. We also specialize in low vision devices and strategies that can help people overcome visual impairment and help them live a more independent lifestyle. Some of these ingenious devices include magnifiers, telescopes and video magnifiers and the very popular closed circuit televisions.
For more information or to schedule an eye exam please call us at 417-886-2020, or contact us via e-mail today.
