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Low Vision Care: An Overview |
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Low vision patients are the most under-treated, under-referred and generally overlooked patients in many eyecare practices. With the current growth in the elderly population, this may be a perfect time to re-evaluate your approach to this ever-expanding group of patients.
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Take a Second Look at Low Vision Care |
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In the United States, vision loss that can't be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or surgery is the third most common ailment affecting individuals over 65 years of age (exceeded only by arthritis and heart disease). An estimated 14 million to 22 million Americans have suffered a vision loss that affects their independence and safety. Because the fastest growing segment of the population in North America is 55 years of age and older, the number of low vision patients will continue to grow rapidly over the next 30 years.
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