Low Vision

Enhancing Quality of Life

Low Vision is vision loss that can no longer be corrected by a medical procedure or treatment.

It is the third most commonly occurring impairment among people 70 and above.

Low vision impedes many of your daily living activities such as:

  • Driving
  • Reading
  • Watching TV
  • Maintaining a checkbook
  • Distinguishing among medications
  • Crossing the street can no longer be taken for granted
  • Financial management
  • Medication management
  • Scanning your environment

A variety of disorders may cause Low vision (most are age related):

  • Macular degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy

Reduced reading vision is the most common deterioration. Other aspects of sight loss include:

  • Peripheral & color vision
  • Ability to adjust to changes in levels of light
  • Contrast or glare
  • Decreased color vision
  • Decreased acuity
  • Decreased contrast sensitivity
  • Increased glare sensitivity

If you are having difficulty managing everyday tasks due to your vision,  you may be a candidate for our low vision services.

What steps do I need to take?

  1. Visit your eye care professional
  2. Complete the referral form and fax it to 203-237-9187
  3. Call 203-237-1448 to make an appointment with our specialists for your evaluation

Devices are provided free of charge due to our partnership with the Lions Club!

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