Low Vision
At PBMA's H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, our dedicated Low Vision Clinic in Pune provides comprehensive care for individuals with permanent visual impairment. We help patients maximize their remaining vision using advanced optical aids, assistive devices, and personalized rehabilitation strategies.
What Is Low Vision?
Low vision refers to a significant visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. A person is considered to have low vision if they experience:
- Best corrected visual acuity of 6/18 or worse, and/or
- Visual field of 10 degrees or less from the point of fixation
- Difficulty recognizing faces beyond 3 meters (10 feet)
- Side vision loss or glare sensitivity
Low vision may result from central vision loss, peripheral field defects, reduced contrast sensitivity, or poor light adaptation.
Common Causes of Low Vision
We manage patients with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Congenital Cataract or Aphakia
- Albinism
- Glaucoma
- High Myopia
- Optic Atrophy
- Nystagmus
- Stargardt's Disease
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Challenges Faced by Low Vision Patients
- Difficulty reading fine print or writing
- Trouble recognizing faces or watching TV
- Inability to see the blackboard (students)
- Glare sensitivity
- Difficulty using mobile phones or computers
Our Services
Our Low Vision Clinic offers:
- Functional vision assessment
- Spectacle power evaluation
- Testing with optical and non-optical low vision devices
- Contrast sensitivity and color vision testing
- Visual field analysis
- Personalized rehabilitation plans
Assistive Devices We Offer
Optical Devices:
- Monocular and binocular telescopes (handheld or spectacle-mounted)
- Spectacle magnifiers
- Stand, hand-held, dome, and pocket magnifiers
- Fresnel book magnifiers
- SEE TV telescopic spectacles
Non-Optical Devices:
- Adjustable reading stands
- Table lamps and clip-on filters
- Typoscopes, Notex, and signature guides
- Talking watches and walking sticks
- Tinted lenses and letter writers
Smart Vision Glasses:
- Spectacles with built-in cameras and mobile connectivity
- Provide audio feedback and text-to-speech in multiple Indian languages