Low Vision Services for The San Francisco Community
Living with low vision can be challenging, but with the right support and solutions, it is possible to continue enjoying a high quality of life. Our dedicated low-vision services help individuals with significant vision impairments make the most of their remaining sight.
Our goal is to empower you to achieve greater independence and maintain your lifestyle despite vision challenges.
Low Vision: Causes and How It Affects You
Standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery cannot fully correct low vision, which is a visual impairment. It affects patients by reducing their ability to perform everyday tasks. Various factors cause low vision, including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes-related eye diseases, and even inherited conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa.
Living with low vision can challenge one's ability to read, drive, recognize faces, and navigate environments, significantly impacting daily life and independence.
Comprehensive Low Vision Assessments
Our approach begins with a comprehensive low-vision assessment conducted by specialized optometrists who are experts in vision rehabilitation. During the assessment, we evaluate your visual function and discuss how your vision impairment affects your daily activities. This thorough understanding allows us to tailor a treatment plan that addresses your needs, whether it’s reading, mobility, or engaging in your favorite hobbies.
Customized Visual Aids, Technologies and Tools
Based on the outcomes of your assessment, we provide customized solutions that can include a variety of visual aids and advanced technologies:
- Magnifiers: Handheld or desktop versions to help with reading and detailed tasks.
- Telescopic Glasses: For seeing details at a distance, enhancing your ability to navigate or drive.
- Video Magnifiers: High-tech devices that can adjust contrast and magnification for easier reading and viewing.
- Adaptive Lighting: Recommendations to improve the lighting in your home or workplace to reduce glare and enhance clarity.
- Electronic Devices: Equipment like tablets and smartphones set up with accessibility features that increase text size and contrast.
- Training and Support: Adapting to low-vision devices requires time and practice. That’s why we offer ongoing training and support to ensure you can effectively use the tools and technologies provided.
- Community and Resources: We believe in the power of community and support networks to enhance the lives of those with low vision. Through the Hayes Optometry connects you with local support groups, workshops, and other resources to help you navigate the challenges of low vision.
Don’t let low vision limit your life. At Through the Hayes Optometry, we are committed to providing the resources and support you need to enhance your vision and continue living fully.
Contact us to request an appointment for your low vision assessment and start your journey to greater independence.