Low Vision Clinic

At Brownbills Optometrists we provide a thorough private consultation service designed to help individuals with low vision maximise their remaining sight.

Our skilled clinical team understands that each person’s needs are unique and will work closely with you to explore and tailor the best solutions to fit your lifestyle. We offer a wide array of options, from advanced specialist lenses to the latest innovations in low vision aids, ensuring you receive the most effective support for your vision needs.

What is Low Vision?

Low vision refers to a condition where an individual’s sight cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses, limiting their ability to perform everyday tasks. This often results from eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, among others.

What to Expect in your Consultation

It will begin with a review of your current prescription, spectacles and any low vision aids you may already be using. We will then discuss your eye condition and how it affects you with a focus on the activities you would like to be doing.

We will then discuss the best strategies and visual aids to help you get back to doing what you want to do. It is important to note that the goal is not to cure the impairing condition, but to find the best ways to overcome the impairment.

Low Vision Aids

Low vision aids are devices designed to enhance visual function and support independent living. By optimising the vision that remains, these aids help individuals make the most of their sight. A variety of low vision aids are available, including magnifiers, telescopes, advanced eyewear, absorptive filters, and more. Some devices are tailored for close-up activities like reading, while others assist with distance tasks, such as watching TV. Additionally, there are non-optical aids like writing guides, signature guides, computer screen magnifiers, and large-print materials. Our expert team can discuss the various options with you, and find the best solution for your lifestyle and to maximise your vision.

Magnifiers

There are a vast array of magnifiers available, allowing us to find something suitable for you depending on the task you need help with and how your low vision affects you. We can help you find the ones that suit you best.

Specialist Lenses

Some conditions can be helped by contrast enhancing filters, magnifying lenses and other non-conventional lenses & dispensing approaches. We can advise if these would be suitable by themselves or with other aids.

Electronic & AI Powered Aids

Whether through specially designed aids or apps for your existing smart tech, there are more options than ever to help beyond traditional aids. Often these can be more helpful than other low vision aids in certain circumstances.

To book an appointment for a low vision consultation please contact us via phone or email.