What is Low Vision ?

Low vision is a condition in which refractive error cannot be corrected by wearing eye-glasses, medicines and surgery.

When should I get counselling for low vision?

• When it is difficult for you to do your routine
• When you stumble on objects on the way while walking
• When you find a dark spot in your visual field
• When you find it difficult to see at night
• When you cannot see objects on the periphery

Optical & Non-Optical Low vision Aids are available at Karnavati Eye Hospital

• When it is difficult for you to do your routine
• When you stumble on objects on the way while walking
• When you find a dark spot in your visual field
• When you find it difficult to see at night
• When you cannot see objects on the periphery

Non-optical Aids

• Large print key board stickers
• Writing guide
• Signature guide
• Notex note identifier
• Reading guide
• Needing threader
• Cheque guide

What are the causes of low vision ?

• Hereditary retinal diseases
• Age related macular degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Advance stage of Glaucoma
• Optic Atrophy
• Retinitis Pigmentosa