Low Vision & Rehabilitation

Low Vision & Rehabilitation

Low vision is one who has significant vision loss that can not be corrected with regular glasses or surgery. However, in some cases, persons with low vision may be aided with special visual devices and vision training.

The clinic has all the equipment and diagnostic tools necessary for vision assessment in patients. We offer low vision service and rehabilitation service include training and educational programe, braille, mobility training, and daily living skills, for children with severe visual impairment and blind.

What are the causes of Low Vision?

(1) Reduced Peripheral Vision

AMD, Albinism, Aniridia, Cone Dystrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Heredo-macular Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Microphthalmos, Optic Atrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy of prematurity, Rod Cone Dystrophy, Rod monochromatism, Stargardt Congenital disorders & birth problems, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, and many more

(2) Reduced Central Vision

(3) Reduced ability to adjust to light, contrast and glare/overall blurred vision

Difficulty in recognizing a familiar face or street sign, Difficulty in picking out and coordinating the color of clothes, Difficulty in near tasks like reading, writing, sewing etc.

Low Vision Devices (Aids)

• Optical Devices
• Non-optical Devices
• Electronic Magnifiers