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Low Vision Therapy

2019-08-26 00:00:00Z


VisualEyes Optometrists, Arlington, VA

Low vision pertains to partial vision loss which can't be fully corrected with eye glasses, contact lenses, medication and even surgery. Patients with low vision suffer from different diseases, field defects, and degrees of vision loss. Low vision involves bilateral reduction to visual acuity or field arising out from visual system failure.

Those who suffer partial vision impairment are unable to perform work and daily activities effectively. The quality of life is significantly affected. Low vision therapy is path to an increased quality of life. The therapy is intended to help patients accept their condition and overcome the difficulty associated with it. Helping them maximize their available vision to continue performing their daily tasks despite their condition.

Low Vision Therapy services here in Arlington, VA involves a thorough assessment of our patient's current visual ability, defining what specific life tasks that are negatively affected, and the patient’s goals for improvement. We will define a path to maximize the utility of one’s remaining vision and will develop strategies to better complete daily tasks and improve quality of life. To learn more about Low Vision Therapy, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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