Get in Touch with Low Vision | BC

A. Low vision is a condition where eyesight cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. It makes everyday tasks—like reading, cooking, or recognizing faces—challenging. While it doesn’t mean complete blindness, it can significantly impact daily life. Low vision can often be managed with specialized aids, training, and strategies to help individuals maintain independence and quality of life.

A Low vision refers to significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, but there is still usable sight. Blindness typically means little to no functional vision. People with low vision can often see shapes, colors, and details to some degree, and with the right aids and support, they can maintain independence in daily activities.

A. Low vision can result from a variety of eye conditions and diseases. Common causes include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and inherited eye disorders. Injuries or medical conditions affecting the eyes can also lead to low vision. While it cannot always be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery,  low vision aids and therapies can help maximize remaining sight and support independence. Low vision can result from conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or inherited eye disorders. Age-related changes are also a common factor.