Low Vision Rehabilitation, or LV, is not a surgical procedure and does not involve any medications beyond what your doctor may have prescribed. And while it may seem like a miracle the first time you begin to read again, it is not. It is actually the beginning of the process of teaching your brain to better use the limited visual information that your eyes are able to provide to it.

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To achieve this, LV uses a combination of lenses, prisms, and lighting techniques to make the most of those parts of your retina that are still able to receive images. Then, by developing new reading habits, the brain begins to once again learn how to see.

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Bear in mind that this is a very simplified explanation of the science behind LV. Each person is different and has a different set of needs, expectations, and capabilities. Any improvement in vision is dependent upon an individual’s level of vision loss, the nature of their diminished vision, and the motivation of the individual to participate in their visual rehabilitation. This is why it is best to ask your eye doctor if LV is appropriate for you or your loved one.

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Depending on the individual, LV can be used to improve vision loss due to a variety of conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and glaucoma, though it can be beneficial for any form of vision loss. It is important to understand, though, that it is not a substitute for any medical care you may be receiving for your eyes and will not reverse any disease process or restore lost visual capabilities. LV simply makes the best use of your current visual potential.