Low Vision
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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.
Data on 605 doctors who treat low vision
Which specialist treats low vision?
Low vision should be evaluated by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, who specialize in eye health. See a doctor if you have difficulty seeing clearly, even with glasses.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low vision
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Frequently asked questions
What is 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 usu...
Which doctor treats low vision?
Low vision should be evaluated by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, who specialize in eye health. See a doctor if you have difficulty seeing clearly, even with glasses.