Low Vision Services
Our doctors help people with impaired sight use their remaining sight more effectively. By performing a low vision examination, also called a functional vision assessment, we evaluate how you use your remaining sight in performing daily living tasks. Based on this exam, we can prescribe the latest customized low vision device or demonstrate technology that can help you make the most of your remaining sight.
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Conditions and Symptoms Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy, retinal detachment, and vision loss due to stroke are some of the conditions that respond to our low vision rehabilitation services.
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Low Vision Aids With the proper devices and training in their use, many individuals are able to continue working, taking public transportation, cooking, sewing, and, in some cases, they may even continue driving. Low vision aids fall into two major categories: optical and prescribed devices, and electronic aids. |
Optical Aids and Prescribed Devices
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Electroinc Aids Built-in adjustments in many computer programs allow some people with impaired sight to see the computer screen more easily. Making simple changes, such as adjusting the size of the type on the screen, the font style or the contrast, may increase readability. Special software is also available to help.
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Electroinc Aids
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Bioptic Telescopic Glasses In Virginia a resident is permitted to drive with impaired vision, even at the level of 20/200 (legally blind!) if they use special glasses called bioptic telescopic glasses. These glasses have a telescope mounted just above the line of sight over one or both eyes and allow the driver to see objects normally too small to see so that they may safely operate a vehicle. It is a fact that the driving record of bioptic drivers is better than the general public and insurance costs are no more than that of normally sighted drivers.
More Information on Low Vision http://www.biopticdriving.org/countries/USA.htm |
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