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Low vision rehabilitation can provide you with strategies and technology to live a full life, even with reduced vision.
Living with vision loss isn't easy for anyone. But it's important to know that you can still live a relatively independent life. A low vision rehabilitation (rehab) specialist or program — and a variety of techniques and adaptive devices — can help you meet many of your functional needs and make the most of your remaining vision.
Vision rehab can't restore your vision, but it can give you self-assurance and allow you to maintain greater independence. A key part of vision rehab is relearning how to perform basic tasks, from using the phone to making your home safer. Rehabilitation for low vision can help you with strategies for:
Ask your doctor to refer you to a vision rehab specialist who can help you develop skills that allow you to continue taking part in day-to day activities.
One area a low vision rehabilitation specialist might discuss with you is adaptive technology. Adaptive technology exists to help meet your specific needs or goals despite your reduced vision. Not all technology or devices will be right for everyone, and you may need more than one device. Your specialist will help to find what works best for you.
Some examples of adaptive technology include:
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