Low Vision
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Low vision is a significant decrease in visual ability that does not fully improve with ordinary glasses, medication, or surgery, and that makes everyday activities such as reading, recognizing faces, or getting around difficult. It is not the same as total blindness, since some usable vision is usually retained.
How it may be noticed: difficulty seeing details, blurry areas or blind spots in the field of vision, a greater need for light, or problems with contrast.
Who assesses it? The ophthalmologist studies the cause of the vision loss, and the optometrist assists in fitting optical aids. If your vision limits daily tasks, it is advisable to have a professional evaluate it to guide the options that make everyday life easier.
Data on 541 doctors who treat low vision
Which specialist treats low vision?
Low vision should be evaluated by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, who specialize in eye health. See a doctor if you have difficulty seeing clearly, even with glasses.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low vision
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Dora Alicia Valdés Burnes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Diana Delgado
Dr. Erick Reyes Ramirez
Dr. Laura E Figueroa Melgoza
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez Cesar Joel
Dr. Gonzalez Juan Chaquibp
Dr. Garza Nancy Cabrera
Dr. Beatriz Guerrero Macias
Dr. Ariadne Magali Villarreal Carranza
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. Juan Manuel Munoz Perez
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Perla Samantha Soriano Leon
Frequently asked questions
What is low vision?
Low vision is a significant decrease in visual ability that does not fully improve with ordinary glasses, medication, or surgery, and that makes everyday activities such as reading, recognizing faces, or getting around difficult. It is not the same as total blindness, since some usable vision is usu...
Which doctor treats low vision?
Low vision should be evaluated by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, who specialize in eye health. See a doctor if you have difficulty seeing clearly, even with glasses.