Low Vision Social Media Library

Do you have trouble seeing clearly even though you use glasses or contacts, or have had corrective surgery? You may have low vision. Learn more: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision

Low vision is when people have trouble seeing — even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. It can make it hard to do everyday tasks like reading, shopping, or cooking. See this video from the National Eye Institute to learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision

Many people develop low vision because of eye diseases and health conditions like macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, or diabetes. Although lost vision usually can’t be restored, there’s a lot people can do to make the most of the vision they have. Learn more at https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision

If you or a loved one has low vision, there is help and there is hope. Find out about the benefits of vision rehabilitation services: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision

Low vision can make reading the mail, shopping, cooking, watching TV, and writing a challenge. But there is help. To learn more, download the “Living With Low Vision: What you should know” booklet at  https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/living-low-vision-what-you-should-know-booklet 

The National Eye Institute has a resource for people with low vision and their families and friends. “Living With Low Vision” is a booklet and companion video filled with inspiring stories and information about vision rehabilitation. Download your copy today! https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/living-low-vision-what-you-should-know-booklet

Vision rehabilitation can help people with low vision learn to live independently and maintain their quality of life. Watch these videos for real success stories: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision

Watch these inspiring stories of people living full, happy, and active lives with low vision: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision 

Learn about the role health care professionals play in helping people with low vision maintain their independence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3WEegpB1Xc  

People with vision loss often experience depression, anxiety, and confusion. Learn how you can help a loved one with low vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3WEegpB1Xc

#LowVision means people have trouble seeing — even with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Vision rehab can help: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision

#LowVision can make reading, shopping, cooking, watching TV & writing challenging. But there is hope: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision

Learn how people with #LowVision can make the most of the vision they have and continue living active lives: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision

If you or a loved one has #LowVision, there is help and hope. Find out about the benefits of vision rehab: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision

Read this booklet from @NatEyeInstitute to learn how people with #LowVision can maintain their independence: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/living-low-vision-what-you-should-know-booklet

Watch these inspiring videos to see people w/ #LowVision living independently: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision

Learn about the role health care professionals play in helping patients with #LowVision maintain their independence: http://ow.ly/NTDqI  

People with vision loss often experience depression, anxiety, and confusion. Learn how you can help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3WEegpB1Xc