Low Vision

About Low Vision

Low vision could be defined as best corrected vision which is insufficient to do what you want to do. There are two parts to the definition:

The Vision: best corrected with conventional spectacles or contact lenses.

The Task: activities that you want to do but is now difficult or impossible. For example, reading, writing, driving, television, playing cards, or seeing medication bottles.

For a person to benefit from Low Vision Care, there must be a degree of usable vision, and a goal to do a visual task. Dr. Alpert will discuss these issues in an appointment with you or a loved one.

Who gets low vision?

Vision loss can occur from medical conditions, degenerative changes, congenital or genetic defects, and traumatic injuries. While most vision loss occurs in people over 65, low vision can occur at any age.

Most conditions that cause irreversible vision loss do not cause complete and total blindness. Usually a person is left with "residual" vision that can be useful, especially with the help of low vision doctors.

Dr. Alpert is uniquely trained and experienced in providing low vision glasses and devices plus rehabilitation training to make the most of the vision that remains.