A patient is considered to have low vision when, after an improvement in optical correction, his visual acuity is less than or equal to 0.3, or his visual field is less than 20 degrees.
There are different eye diseases that can be the origin of low vision. Some examples are:
- AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration).
- Diabetic retinopathy.
- Glaucoma.
- Retinitis pigmentosa.
How can vision be improved?
Enhancing the rest of your vision is key to a better quality of life.
A personalized training, with motor and sensory exercises, performed in the office and at home, are designed to improve eye movements, peripheral vision, eye-hand coordination, among others.
In this way, we stimulate the development of skills that are as or more important than 100% vision, thus improving the patient’s autonomy and self-esteem.
Monitored by an expert in Ophthalmology, in addition to optical aids, such as magnifying glasses, tele-microscopes, prisms and daily material adapted according to the need, allows recovering the functionality for certain daily activities and improving the quality of life.