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Low Vision Aid
Low vision aids are assistive devices that are invented and designed to improve the visual performance in people with low vision. These devices provide greatly increased magnification capabilities, along with higher optical quality. First of all, let us explain to you about “low vision”, shall we? You might not be familiar with this term but this condition is not uncommon in Malaysia after all.
What is low vision?
“Is it blindness?” Many may ask so. Low vision generally refers to reduced vision or constricted visual field that cannot be corrected with medical or surgical intervention, or even glasses. People with low vision have limited sights remained, hence it is NOT blindness after all.
What people with low vision see?
Blurred Vision or Poor Contrast
Tunnel Vision
Multiple Blind Spots
What are the causes of low vision?
In Malaysia, some of the most common causes of low vision are diabetes, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Low vision can be resulted from inherited eye disorder, injury affecting the eye or systemic disease affecting the whole body such as diabetes.
Now that you have learnt about what is low vision, it is time to discover the low vision aids that are available here to improve your quality of life! The good news is, through vision rehabilitation, there are many ways to help people with low vision to continue carrying out important activities by learning new strategies to live life and getting the right low vision aids.
Magnifiers
Magnifiers are traditional aids to improve the vision, they are especially preferred for near tasks by visually impaired people. Magnifiers enlarge image of the things you want to view, be it for reading or to see any details more clearly in leisure activities. Generally, magnifiers are made of lightweight aspheric lenses for a more convenient utilization and a less burdening handling. In Eye & Glasses Optometrist, we have various types of magnifiers depending on one’s visual needs and preferences. They are:
Hand Magnifier
This is a classic reading magnifier which one can hold it along when reading.
Stand Magnifier
A height-adjustable stand is incorporated for a more effortless reading experience.
Pocket Magnifier
The foldable feature makes it portable and it can conveniently fit into pocket, handbag or briefcase.
Bar Magnifier
Easy to use by just laying it on a book page and gliding it across the surface, it is recommended for people with Arthritis or Tremors.
Dome Magnifier
A fixed-focus magnifier with plano-convex lens that naturally illuminates. It is highly recommended for people with Macular Degeneration, Arthritis or Tremors.
Desktop Video Magnifier
Electronic magnifying devices include hand-held and desktop video magnifier. Besides adjusting the magnification levels, both video magnifiers offer additional controls that can alter the contrast and enhance or reverse the colours of context.
Hand-held Video Magnifier
Different types of magnifiers are available with different magnification levels such as 4x, 8x, 16x, 28x or even greater. The right choice still depends on the text size or the object you want to view and most importantly, the remaining vision that you have.
How much magnification do you need?
It can be difficult to choose the right magnification level in order to fulfil your daily visual needs and yes, we truly understand that! Hence, you are always welcomed to visit us for an assessment and ask for the help you need. Surely, you will be able to handle different tasks well, practice makes perfect!
Live Well with Low Vision!
Rehabilitation for low vision is not just about introduction to low vision aids, it is about finding the “next best vision spot” and learning to utilize the most of it too! Albeit challenging, having low vision does not mean giving up your independence.
In fact, just a few adjustments needed to strengthen the ability in accomplishing your routine activities in a safe manner. Need a guidance in optimizing your remaining vision? Feel free to approach our friendly optometrists for more assistance!
