Low Vision Center at Robert Wood Johnson

What is Low Vision?

People who have low vision are not completely blind, but they do have vision that can not be fully corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Low vision can occur in children due to optic nerve disease, cataract, albinism, retinitis pigmentosa or other retinal conditions. Often, low vision develops later in life due to an eye disease such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataract or glaucoma.

There is not a "number" or specific level of vision that determines if someone has low vision. Low Vision Rehabilitation is appropriate as soon as there are specific things that can no longer be done because the vision is no longer good enough.

Low Vision Rehabilitation is the use of optical, non-optical, and electronic vision aids to maximize remaining vision and allow the patient to maintain his or her independence. This process is very goal-specific; the devices prescribed will be customized to your specific needs.

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