Low Vision

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Low vision is a term for conditions that result in reduced sight and cannot entirely be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicines or surgery.

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How to Prevent Low Vision from These Diseases

Even though age and genetics play a part, here are the most important steps you can take to reduce your risk of low vision from macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma.

• Be aware of your family's health history

• Get regular physicals

• Move your body

• Eat a healthy diet

• Don't smoke

• Check out changes in vision with your eye doctor

• Protect your eyes from the sun

• Get your eyes checked at least every two years

By understanding the diseases that cause low vision, you can take steps now to reduce modifiable risk factors or get an early diagnosis to preserve your eyesight.