February is Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month: Are You At Risk for Vision Loss?  

Could you have “low vision”? Even if you wear glasses or contacts, it’s possible that you could still be suffering from low vision and not even realize it. Low vision is a term that is commonly used to describe partial sight that is not fully correctable with surgery, contact lenses or glasses. Here in the United States, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy cause the majority of low vision gases.

The prospect of your vision deteriorating and not realizing that the vision loss is occurring is truly frightening. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens to thousands of Americans each year. Since vision loss can occur very slowly, you may not realize that objects are becoming blurrier or difficult to discern. You may naturally find ways to cope with this loss, like increasing the magnification on your computer or smartphone, and chalk this up to a minor age-related inconvenience. Conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts, however, are not a “minor inconvenience” but very serious health concerns. Vision that is lost cannot always be restored. This is why early detection of low vision problems is absolutely critical to protecting your eyesight.

Low Vision Exam: What to Expect

A low vision examination is the best way to detect early signs of AMD. This exam is more than simply reading an eye chart. It includes a review of your medical history and lifestyle. This vision exam places a special focus on the vision you need to read, work, cook, drive a car, and study. Our eye doctor will assess your visual capabilities and limitations. Next, our eye doctor will conduct a dilated eye exam to examine the eye for abnormalities. The earlier a condition like cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration is made, the more we can do to preserve and protect your vision. Cataract surgery, for example, is an effective treatment option for addressing vision loss caused by cataracts.

Have you ever had a low vision exam?

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