What is Low Vision?

Low Vision is a permanent visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with spectacles, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, but where useful vision still remains. People with low vision can improve their daily functioning through specialized low vision devices, rehabilitation, and training.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low vision significantly affects a person's ability to perform daily activities such as reading, writing, recognizing faces, driving, working, and independent mobility.