Low Vision
Are you struggling with vision even with glasses or contacts?
Eye Care Center LTD offers tailored low vision services to help you live independently and confidently.
Understanding Low Vision
At Eye Care Center LTD, we understand the challenges that come with low vision. Our dedicated team offers specialized services to help patients in Addison, Burbank, and Willowbrook, IL, manage their vision loss effectively.
Low vision can happen as a result of any number of issues including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes, cancer, eye injuries, etc. It can happen in one of your eyes or both of them. If you are experiencing low vision, give the optometry professionals at The Eye Care Center LTD in Burbank a call to schedule your appointment today.
What is Low Vision?
Individuals with low vision fit into one of two categories: the partially sighted and legally blind. Partially sighted people have a visual acuity that is between 20/20 and 20/200 (even with corrective eyewear). Those deemed as legally blind have a visual acuity of 20/200 or less with prescription eyewear. Additionally, if your field of vision is less than 20 degrees wide (tunnel vision), you may be considered legally blind as well.
Benefits of Being Screened for Low Vision
- Expert diagnosis and treatment planning
- Advanced low vision aids to support daily activities
- Custom-tailored care based on your unique vision needs
- Improved independence and quality of life
- Professional nutritional guidance for eye health
🧠 Mind-Blowing Low Vision Stat
More than 250 million people worldwide live with visual impairment — and over 80% of these cases are preventable or treatable.
In Illinois alone, over 270,000 adults aged 40+ are affected by visual impairment — and that number is expected to rise by more than 70% by 2030.
Source: World Health Organization
Diagnosing Your Low Vision
Our eye care professionals diagnose and treat low vision with a standard vision exam. For previously undiagnosed patients, we will typically pair you with prescription eyewear. However, sometimes a prescription is not enough and you need more comprehensive services to address your needs. In some cases, our optometrists will perform an internal examination of your eye. We take pre-existing conditions into account like diabetes and cancer when diagnosing low vision.
How We Can Help with Low Vision
In many instances, low vision is not a reversible condition. However, there are steps and methods that our optometry doctors in Burbank can take to optimize your vision as much as possible. Listed below are potential treatments for low vision:
- Injectable Medicine: This can be helpful for patients with macular degeneration. It can also help to prevent a potential further loss of vision.
- Surgery: Many cataract patients require surgery to replace their damaged lens with an intraocular lens. If detected early enough, surgery can dramatically improve your vision if you have cataracts.
- Prescriptions: This can be an option for those with glaucoma. If detected early, it can enhance vision as well as prevent further loss of vision.
In the event that your low vision is not treatable, there are other solutions such as low vision aids to help you. Some of those aids include magnifying glasses, penlights, portable lamps, etc. Furthermore, there are certain diets that are better for your eye care needs than others. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before drastically changing your eating habits. Though you may have been diagnosed with low vision, you can still live a fulfilling life. Trust your eye care needs with the optometry professionals at The Eye Care Center LTD.
Our Reviews
“The doctor was amazing and very knowledgeable, answering all my questions and explaining everything that was going on with my eye.” – Sandy Ahmad
– Sandy A., Addison, IL
Eye Care Center LTD Advantage for Low Vision
Schedule your personalized low vision consultation at Eye Care Center LTD today – Serving Addison, Burbank, and Willowbrook, IL.
Low Vision Eye Exam Process
Schedule An Appointment
Fill In Your Information
Fill In Our Medical Application
Low Vision FAQs
What is the difference between low vision and blindness?
Are there treatments available for low vision?
Do I need a referral?
Information
Contact us today!
Family-owned roots, vision you trust!
Low Vision Identification and Treatment
Call our Addison, Burbank, or Willowbrook office today to schedule an exam. Your journey to clearer vision starts here.
Visit Us for a Diabetic Eye Exam in Addison , Burbank or Willowbrook
If you suspect you have low vision or your vision is getting worse, seek treatment today. Our optometrists at Eye Care Center LTD in Addison , Burbank, and Willowbrook have the technology and expertise to manage low vision and get you on the path to great vision! Call today! (888) 899-0816