Low Vision Aid & Vision Therapy

Low Vision Aid
Low vision is the loss of sight that is not correctible with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. This type of vision loss does not include complete blindness, because there is still some sight and it can sometimes be improved with the use of visual aids.

Low vision includes different degrees of sight loss, from blind spots, poor night vision and problems with glare to an almost complete loss of sight.

There may be one or more causes of low vision. These are usually the result of disorders or injuries affecting the eye or a disorder such as diabetes that affects the entire body. Some of the most common causes of low vision include age-related macular degeneration, diabetes and glaucoma. Low vision may also result from cancer of the eye, albinism, brain injury or inherited disorders of the eye including retinitis pigmentosa. 

Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a program that aims to improve a person's  visual abilities. It uses a variety of ways - such as eye exercises, testing, occlusion (patching) lenses and prisms - to treat a range of visual problems. 

Vision Therapy may be used to treat problems such as:

• Amblyopia (lazy eye). 
• Eye alignment and coordination problems (including turned eyes or squints).
• Poor focus.
• Inadequate eye-hand coordination.
• Each program is designed to suit the specific needs of the individual.

For more details visit KUMAR EYE HOSPITAL , DADRI

For low vision aids , vision therapy and contact lenses consult specialist Menka Sharma (Senior consultant optometrist , M.optom C.C.L.P)

www.drkumareyehospital.com