Low Vision

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is low vision?
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2. What causes low vision?
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3. How many people have low vision?
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4. Who is at higher risk for low vision?
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5. Is losing vision just a part of getting older?
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6. How do I know if I have low vision?
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7. How does low vision affect people's lives?
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8. Are people with low vision more likely to have an accident or injury?
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9. Is there help for people with low vision?
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10. What do you do if your eye care professional says, "Nothing more can be done for your vision"?
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11. Are there special devices that can help me with daily activities?
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12. What are these devices?
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13. What agencies and organizations provide people who have low vision with help and information?
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14. How can a support group help?
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15. Why aren't these resources used more often?
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16. What should a person do if he or she has low vision?
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17. What should a person do if he or she knows someone with low vision?
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18. How much does a low vision evaluation cost?
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19. Is a low vision examination covered by health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare?
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20. How can the public get a free booklet on low vision?
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