Seek Help for Low Vision
For people with low vision, everyday activities can be a challenge. People with low vision don’t see well even with standard glasses, contact lenses, surgery, or medicine. They may have trouble reading traffic signs or recognizing faces. It can be challenging to match clothes of different colors. The lighting in a room may often seem too dim.
Low vision can be caused by an eye injury or a disease such as glaucoma. Glaucoma damages the nerves that carry visual signals from the eye to the brain. Millions of Americans have low vision. Most are over age 65.
If you have a problem with your vision, you should see a doctor right away. The sooner an eye problem is detected and treated, the greater your chance of keeping your remaining vision.
Private duty care or home health aides may be able to help those affected by low vision. They can offer help with cleaning, cooking, shopping, and other activities.
A vision rehabilitation plan helps people reach their true visual potential when nothing more can be done from a medical or surgical standpoint.
Contact us or call us today to find out if we may be able to assist someone you know that has low vision.
Source: NIH News in Health
