Having poor vision can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. Normal everyday things such as cooking, reading, driving and even watching television become difficult or even impossible if you are suffering from bad eyesight. In extreme cases, some people even experience depression because they have difficulty finding and keeping a job or participating in social and recreational activities. To help cope with low vision, here are a few devices and techniques that a typical eye doctor will recommend.
Optical Low Vision Aids
Low vision optical aids include a variety of devices that use magnifying lenses or telescopes to make objects appear larger than they actually are. Many people suffering from low vision will usually have between four to five of these devices to help them see.
Some of the more common examples of low vision aids are correctly refracted eyeglasses which are mostly used to help children; stand magnifiers that stand above the object you are looking at; hand-held magnifiers that are generally used for reading fine print; and even telescopes that can be used to see objects or signs from far away.
Non-Optical Devices
This may include watches, clocks and other devices that make audible announcements; large-print or audible books; playing cards, remote controls or telephones with large-sized numbers. Generally, anything that can help a low-vision person do everyday things using tactile or audible objects can be considered as a non-optical device.
Whether you are in need of special dry eye treatments or are looking for a reputable eye doctor for Lasik eye surgery, you can rely on the trusted optometrists over at Opti-Care. If you are living in the areas in or around Westminster, MD, please feel free to give us a call at (410) 795-8670 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment online today.