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What is a low vision exam?

Low vision patients have less than 20/50 vision. It results in eye health problems developed from a disease or during birth.
A low vision exam examines how a person’s vision functions in real life. It means it is not just about being able to read letters or numbers from an eye chart. It is more about how well a person can see the tv or read a newspaper.

In low vision assessment, a specialist uses different charts to check a person’s vision. It will be examined from both close and far proximity. Our experts are also assessed contrast sensitivity throughout the exam. Moreover, the specialist will also determine if there are any distorted or blurry areas in one’s visual field.

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Some of the questions you will be asked throughout the assessment will include:

1) Do you experience glare outside/ inside or both?
2) Do you have any blurry or distorted spots in your vision?
3) Do you experience difficulty seeing under different lighting (sunny/ cloudy days)?
4) Do you see better looking away from objects?
5) What type of activities do you perform on a daily basis?
6) What are some activities you find hard to perform on a daily basis?
7) What are the major difficulties in everyday routine?

After the specialist gathers all the required information, they will be able to recommend various devices that meet your needs. The devices will depend on how you will use them, where you will use them, and what kind of activity will require you to use them. It also helps you to determine how big you’d like to see items. Moreover, you will be able to choose among a selection of devices with us.

What happens after a low vision exam and aids have been prescribed?

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After the low vision exam, our professional will provide you with further guidance. You may need to learn how to use some devices based on necessity. Besides, we may give you various exercises to practice at home that can help you in everyday life.

Slowly you will see the benefits of the low vision aids, they will not only increase your productivity, but you will become happier and more motivated. Your quality of life will become better.

Adapting to new things or adapting to change can be the tough part. However, together we will help you achieve a better vision through your new devices. With us, you will be able to function and perform all of your daily tasks again! It is why we take the time to understand about what you need.
Some of the devices you can expect to see include:
1) Telescopes
2) Microscopes
3) Hand Magnifiers
4) Desk Magnifiers

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