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Bookmark or Share- Low vision - Overview - Mayo ClinicLow vision means having impaired vision that cannot be corrected by glasses, surgery or medication. The most common cause of low vision is macular degeneration, an age-related disease that affects the central portion of the visual field.
- Low Vision: Causes, Characteristics, Treatment & PreventionLow vision may involve a variety of different types of visual impairment; not just nearsightedness or farsightedness, but also peripheral vision loss, a blind spot or blurred vision. You might have OK vision in some ways but still have low vision overall.
- Low Vision - National Eye InstituteLow vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments like medicine or surgery. Read about the types of low vision and its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Living With Low Vision - National Eye InstituteLow vision is usually caused by eye diseases or health conditions. Some of these include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetes, and glaucoma. Eye injuries and birth defects are some other causes. Whatever the cause, lost vision cannot be restored. It can, however, be managed with proper treatment and vision rehabilitation.
- Low Vision and Your Eyes - WebMDWhat Are the Types of Low Vision? What Causes Low Vision? How Is Low Vision Diagnosed? Can It Be Treated?
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