Low vision is a loss of eyesight that makes everyday tasks difficult. A person with low vision may find even while using corrective eye wear they still have difficulty:
Low vision is defined as acuity of 20/60 corrected in the best eye or peripheral vision of less than 20 degrees. In other words, low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery, an individual still has difficulty seeing.
Vision changes like these could be early warning signs of eye disease. The earlier the problem is diagnosed, the better the chance of getting successful treatment and maximizing the remaining vision.
It is important to visit an eye care professional regularly, allowing the doctor to diagnose any vision problems early. An eye care professional can tell the difference between normal changes in the aging eye and those caused by eye disease.
When you or a family member is dealing with blindness or vision impairment that cannot be corrected with contact lenses or eyeglasses & when there are no other avenues to pursue medically or surgically VRS can help.
VRS will Conduct a comprehensive Low Vision Examination (administered by one of our low vision specialists).
We will Offer a wide array of proven techniques to help you maximize your usable vision – with the goal of living independently in your environment.
Since 1983, we have been teaching people who are visually impaired or blind how to adapt to their vision loss so that they may function independently in their environments. VRS provides many vision rehabilitation services and practical tools to help our clients in school, work, and everyday life.
