Low Vision

Low vision is a significant decrease in visual ability that does not fully improve with ordinary glasses, medication, or surgery, and that makes everyday activities such as reading, recognizing faces, or getting around difficult. It is not the same as total blindness, since some usable vision is usually retained.

How it may be noticed: difficulty seeing details, blurry areas or blind spots in the field of vision, a greater need for light, or problems with contrast.

Who assesses it? The ophthalmologist studies the cause of the vision loss, and the optometrist assists in fitting optical aids. If your vision limits daily tasks, it is advisable to have a professional evaluate it to guide the options that make everyday life easier.