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Simply put, low vision can be defined as any chronic visual impairment not correctable by glasses or contact lenses, that has an impact on daily life. And we thank the University of Minnesota for boiling it all down. If stronger glasses can't help, what can? That answer is up to your eye doctors to sort out. If it's cataracts that obstruct your vision, outpatient surgery may help. If it's macular degeneration, there are things "before the eye" that may help sharpen your vision, or there may be "behind the eye" treatments indicated, such as Visudyne stopping abnormal blood vessel leakage behind the retina. Or. it can be a combination of both. Or something else. We don't mean to be flip by listing the danger signals in simple terms. but that's how many discover that they need help — and should get it fast. While Dr. Hearing can't offer a diagnosis sight unseen (pun intended), he may be able to provide some guidance to you or someone you think has low vision. If you know someone with limited eyesight and limited means, visit our Angel Donor page. Please provide the following contact information:
The National Eye Institute provides a good explanation of low vision. Click on the following link to read "What you should know about low vision", www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/what.htm But don't forget to come back here. They tell you what it is. We tell you what you can do about it. |
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