What Is Low Vision?
Low vision means having impaired vision that cannot be corrected by glasses, surgery or medication. It is also often referred to as visual impairment. The most common cause of low vision is macular degeneration, an age-related disease that affects the central portion of the visual field. Other common causes include glaucoma and diabetes.
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Treatment
There is no cure for low vision. Coping with low vision can be overwhelming and emotionally difficult. However, with time and effort you can adapt to low vision. In fact, many people who are visually impaired can learn to perform everyday functions and even enjoy hobbies again.
Ophthalmology Associates of Osborne offers low vision evaluations, device demonstrations, education, and rehabilitation. Dr. Lear has over 13 years of experience working with people with visual impairment and utilize the most advanced technologies and techniques. We have a range of optical, non-optical, electronic, and OCR equipment as well as community resources to help someone who is struggling with any type of visual impairment. Our goal is to help a patient maintain his/her independence with things they enjoy doing to optimize quality of life. It can also relieve burden off family and friends.
