Are there different types of low vision?
Yes. Although reduced central or reading vision is most common, low vision may also result from decreased side (peripheral) vision, or a loss of color vision. Or, your eye might lose the ability to adjust to light, contrast or glare. Different types of low vision may require different kinds of assistance. For example, people born with low vision have different needs from those who develop low vision later in life.
Yes. Although reduced central or reading vision is most common, low vision may also result from decreased side (peripheral) vision, a reduction or loss of color vision, or the eyes inability to properly adjust to light, contrast or glare. Different types of low vision may require different kinds of assistance. For example, people born with low vision have different needs from those who develop low vision later in life. What Is a Low Vision Device? A low vision device is an apparatus which improves vision. There is no single device that magically restores normal vision in all circumstances. In fact, you may need different devices for different purposes. If possible, try to determine whether a particular device is useful for you before you buy it. Low vision devices fall into two general categories; optical and non-optical. Optical Low Vision Devices Optical low vision devices use lenses or combinations of lenses to provide magnification. They should not be confused with standard eye gla
Yes. Reduced central or reading vision is the most common type of low vision. Other types of low vision are: • Reduced side vision (peripheral) • Loss of color vision • Loss of the ability to adjust to light, contrast or glare. Different types of low vision may require different types of aids. What are Low Vision Aids? Low vision aids are optical devices (described below) that improve vision. Optical Low Vision Devices These devices increase the size of the object you are looking at. These are not the same as standard eye glasses. We have available at the Low Vision Clinic at the Eye Institute: • hand-held magnifiers • stand magnifiers (COIL and Eschenbach) • various powers of high plus half glasses • Ocutech telescopes • handheld telescopes • reading and distance binoculars • closed-circuit television Non-Optical Devices This group of low vision devices includes playing cards with the big numbers, books on tape, talking watches, etc. The simplest non-optical technique is getting close
Yes. Although reduced central or reading vision is most common, low vision may also result from decreased side [peripheral] vision,loss of color vision or your eye might lose the ability to adjust to light, contrast or glare. Different types of low vision may require different kinds of assistance. For example, people born with low vision have different needs from those who develop low vision later in life.
