Everything You Need to Know About Low Vision

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• We all want to make the most of the wonderful
  nature around us, see our loved ones, and able to
  watch out favorite TV series or movies without
  any problems. Human vision is arguably one of the
  most magnificent pieces of science and thus, it
  is essential to know that as we grow older,
  vision-related problems are likely to surface.
  Millions of people in India live with low vision
  and have a problem either reading or see a
  distant object clearly. Low vision affects the
  quality of life and hinders individuals from
  performing day-to-day tasks without any problems.

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• As one of the most established retina specialists
  in Mumbai, we would like to shed some light on
  some notable symptoms of low vision and other
  important points you should be aware of.
• Let us understand what exactly is low vision and
  move on from there.

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What is low vision?

• Visual acuity primarily defines if a person has
  low vision or not. While it is common for people
  to say that they have 20/20 vision, it is merely
  an indicator of best-corrected visual acuity
  (BCVA). The term low vision has multiple
  technical definitions, in laymans language,
  having low vision indicates traces of visual
  impairment that affects individuals to perform
  day-to-day tasks without any corrective visual
  aid.

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How Will I Understand if I Have Low Vision?

• It is natural to mix having low vision with the
  need to wear reading glasses which is an
  inevitable consequence of aging. When we say
  someone has low vision, it means that an
  individual is not able to carry out routine tasks
  such as driving or identifying people. In such
  situations, people tend to avoid doing these
  tasks and eventually, staining their quality of
  life.

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At What Age Should I Worry About Low Vision?

• Low vision is heavily linked with the older
  population as age-related eye diseases such as
  macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy,
  glaucoma, and others are common. Around the age
  of 45 the symptoms of low vision begin to come
  forward and as you touch 75, the chances of
  having low vision shoot up considerably. It is
  also imperative to understand that, despite not
  showing any major symptoms for years or decades,
  you could still be affected by eye-related
  diseases as you grow older.

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What are the Symptoms of Low Vision?

• At Samarth Eye Care, we perform a thorough eye
  examination to diagnose the causes of low vision.
  Here are some of the most common symptoms of low
  vision
• Cataracts
• Inherited diseases
• Eye injury
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration
• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Diabetic retinopathy

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• As one of the most renowned Eye hospitals in
  Santacruz, we recommend scheduling an appointment
  with our team to ensure you have the best vision.
  Our trained experts will test your eyes and
  provide important insights related to your
  vision.
• For More Details Visit https//samartheyecare.com/