What is low vision?

Low vision is vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contacts or surgery

• Macular Degeneration 
• Glaucoma 
• Diabetic Retinopathy 
• Cataracts 
• Stroke 
• Brain Injury

• Difficulty or fatigue with reading, causing someone to stop or limit reading ​

• Difficulty seeing to manage medications​ 

• Difficulty seeing kitchen appliances and reading labels to cook ​

• Difficulty seeing to manage a calendar ​

• Difficulty seeing to manage finances ​

• Difficulty seeing to use the phone and computer ​

• Difficulty seeing to navigate environments 

• Difficulty recognizing familiar faces due to vision loss

• Manage your home and routines​ 

• Complete daily self-care​ 

• Participate in communication with others (i.e. phone, computer)​ 

• Modify the environment to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of falls ​

• Learn new skills to maximize full visual potential​ 

• Live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle​