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MACULAR DEGENERATION
Sir Wilson Whineray
WHAT IS ‘LOW VISION’ and WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE?
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A person is said to have low vision when their eyesight is limited or impaired and cannot be adequately corrected with surgery, medicine, spectacles or contact lenses.
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Macular degeneration causes blur or loss of vision in the centre of the vision. This typically makes tasks such as reading, writing or recognizing faces difficult.
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A complete low vision assessment is essential to find the best aid or strategy to help with such tasks.
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The assessment includes vision tests to determine what assistance best suits the individual's requirements. It will also help to gain a better understanding of the vision impairment and how to make the best use of the remaining sight.
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Advice will be provided about magnifiers and other aids, glare control and lighting.
Ask your eye care professional about low vision services and resources that may help you.