Understanding Low Vision
February 4, 2021

Metro Connection
Low vision is a serious condition that can affect people's ability to perform daily tasks like reading and driving.
Prescription eyeglasses help billions of people across the world improve their vision. In fact, when a person's vision starts to weaken, a new eyeglass prescription is often the solution. However, prescription eyeglasses cannot correct every issue, including low vision.
The National Eye Institute defines low vision as a vision problem that makes it hard for people to perform everyday activities. People with low vision may not see well enough to read, drive, recognize people's faces, distinguish between colors, or see their television or computer screens clearly. Though low vision is a serio...
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