What is low vision?

​Low vision is any visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses, surgery, or medicine that interferes with your daily activities.

Low vision may be caused by:
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Stroke
Brain Injury
And many other causes

Any of these conditions can be scary and may leave you feeling hopeless.
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But there is help!
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​We can assist you in the following ways:
* teaching to utilize your remaining vision to complete activities
* training in the use of adaptive equipment
* modifying the activity so it can be performed with reduced vision
* adapting the home to enhance safety and task performance
​* referring to community resources