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Low Vision Aids

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Low Vision Glasses

Various eye conditions such as macular degeneration, albinism, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and hemianopsia can cause low vision and affect your ability to perform everyday tasks like driving, reading, cooking, or recognizing faces, colors, and objects.

At Seattle Low Vision, we are dedicated to helping people with severe visual impairment do the things they love again and live a life of ease. As a low vision optometrist with decades of experience, Dr. Cusic has a deep understanding of the many conditions that lead to vision loss and the latest advancements in optical technology to help patients make the most of their remaining sight.

Low vision care often requires a combination of specialized aids and telescopic glasses customized for different activities. With a personalized approach, Dr. Cusic carefully evaluates each patient’s lifestyle, visual needs, and daily goals to recommend the most effective low vision devices, helping patients see better and live more confidently.

How Do Low Vision Glasses Work?

Low vision glasses work by dramatically magnifying the vision you still have and helping you make the most of your remaining sight. By amplifying and directing your existing vision, the glasses we prescribe allow you to regain visual functions that may have been lost due to conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy.

For example, magnifying lenses can make reading small print or food labels easier, while advanced electronic devices can convert printed text into audio for those with significant vision loss.

We offer a wide range of low vision glasses and tools, from simple handheld magnifiers to state-of-the-art telescopic glasses and digital vision aids.

After your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Cusic, Washington’s low vision optometrist, will personalize your treatment plan to match your visual condition, lifestyle, and daily needs- helping you see better and live more independently.

The Low Vision Tools We Offer

We provide a wide selection of low vision glasses and tools designed to help patients maximize their remaining sight and make a difference in their daily lives. These devices fall into three main categories: optical, non-optical, and electronic, each tailored to support different visual needs and daily tasks.

  • Hand-held and standing magnifiers
    Hand-held and standing magnifiers are essential low vision aids that enlarge and clarify text, images, and objects for people with vision impairment. Designed for different tasks, they make reading, viewing labels, and other close-up activities easier, helping individuals with low vision maintain independence in daily life.
  • Full-diameter telescopes
    Full-diameter telescope eyeglasses are specialized low vision aids designed to provide a wide field of magnification across the entire lens surface. Also known as Galilean telescopes, these glasses are ideal for stationary activities such as watching television, attending lectures, or enjoying theater performances. They are specifically made to enhance distance vision while you are seated and are not intended for walking or mobility. For added versatility, these telescopic glasses can also be adapted for intermediate or near-vision tasks by attaching a convenient reading cap to the front.
  • E-Scoop glasses
    E-Scoop glasses feature five unique optical elements that enhance vision by redirecting it to a healthier part of the macula, improving clarity and contrast. They are an excellent choice for people in the early stages of visual impairment, helping maximize remaining vision and maintain independence.
  • Bioptic telescopic glasses
    Bioptic telescopes are designed to let you move around safely while using them, making it possible to see clearly during activities such as driving or walking instead of remaining stationary.
  • Tele-microscope glasses
    Tele-microscope glasses combine telescopic and microscopic lenses to magnify objects at various distances, helping you see both near and mid-range details more clearly. Also known as binocular telescopes, they are ideal for reading, using a computer, or viewing distant signs.
  • Prismatic reading glasses
    Prismatic reading glasses use prisms to bend light, magnify text, and reduce eye strain during close-up tasks. They help you see more comfortably by shifting images to a healthier part of your retina and can also make reading easier if neck or back issues prevent comfortable upright positioning.
  • Side-vision awareness glasses
    Side-vision awareness glasses (SVAG) are specialized eyewear designed to help you compensate for peripheral vision loss caused by conditions such as hemianopsia or stroke, improving spatial awareness and mobility.
  • Absorptive lenses
    Absorptive lenses are specially tinted lenses that filter specific wavelengths of light to reduce glare, enhance contrast, and protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays.

Why Choose Us

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