Who is affected by low vision?
More than 13 million Americans of all ages are affected by low vision. If you do not have clear vision with contact lenses or regular glasses, you are said to have low vision. This encompasses a broad range of problems with visual functioning from slight difficulty reading the newspaper to significant challenges in many areas such as housekeeping, cooking or mobility. What causes low vision? There are numerous causes of low vision including birth defects, glaucoma, cataracts, injuries and inherited diseases. The most common cause, macular degeneration, is generally found among the elderly. Macular degeneration does not cause total blindness because only central vision, not peripheral vision, is affected. Where can I get help? The Mason Eye Institute at University Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri, provides low vision services that maximize the use of a person’s vision through education, training and visual aids. Assessment is made of the patient’s vision and how it affects hi
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