Low Vision
We are committed to offering innovative solutions to the visually impaired to improve their quality of life and independence. Often, simple assistive devices or minor modifications to daily life can reduce the effects of vision loss, and improve a personal quality of life.
WHAT IS A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT?
Reduced central and / or side vision that can’t be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. You can still see something and with the help of vision aids, you can still be independent.
WHAT CAUSES A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT?
Visual impairments can be caused by an injury, birth defect, or disease. Common eye diseases that cause loss of sight are macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
The symptoms of a visual impairment vary depending on the cause of the vision loss.
Symptoms can include:
* Blank spots, dark spots or wavy lines in the center of your vision
* Blurred, hazy or cloudy vision
* Double Vision
* Loss of side (peripheral) vision
INNOVATIVE VISION REHABILITATION SOLUTIONS
THE MERLIN:
DO YOU NEED HELP READING SMALL PRINTS YOUR BIBLE, MAGAZINES, CROSSWORD PUZZLES? THE MERLIN MAY BE YOUR SOLUTION!
THE MAXTV:
DO YOU NEED HELP WATCHING TV? THE MAXTV MAY BE YOUR SOLUTION!
