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Low Vision and Glaucoma: Strategies to Maintain Independence

Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that can lead to low vision, making everyday tasks more challenging.


Even If Low Vision Increases Fall Risk, We Can Help

As proud members of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS), our eye care team believes that there’s life after vision loss. That’s why we work hard to provide every one of our low-vision patients with the tools they need to continue living the independent lifestyle they deserve every...


Avoid UV Rays Even After Vision Loss

Vision loss can be challenging, but it's important to remember that even if you have low vision, protecting your eyes and the skin around them is still essential to maintaining your overall eye and systemic health and preventing further deterioration of your vision. The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists...


Helping Low Vision Patients Through Devices & Resources for Work and School

Maintaining independence and quality of life is key for individuals with low vision. As members of The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS), our eye care team aims to support our low vision patients, ensuring they have access to tools and resources that enable them to lead fulfilling, independent...


Driving with Low Vision is Possible

Low vision aids can prolong your ability to drive and maintain independence to the maximum extent.


Best Apps For People With Low Vision

Cutting-edge apps, coupled with low vision aids and devices, can help people with low vision live full, independent lives.


Low Vision Glasses For Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that impairs central vision. Here we’ll discuss the most common low vision glasses for AMD and how your Low Vision Center At Mascoutah Eye Care optometrist can help.


Have Low Vision? Cook Safely and Independently With These Tips

If you love to cook but have low vision, working in the kitchen safely and independently can be challenging. At Low Vision Center At Mascoutah Eye Care in Mascoutah we offer our low vision patients practical advice and low vision aids and devices so they can keep doing the things they love.


Struggling With Low Vision? We Can Help!

If you or your loved one is struggling with low vision, please don't lose hope. Low vision technology helps people with severe vision loss maximize their vision so they can do the things they love. Read on to learn more about ways low vision aids, devices and glasses can help patients live more independent, full lives.


Low Vision Aids: Enhance Your Vision & Start Living Again

If you've been diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other sight-robbing eye diseases, don't lose hope. Low vision aids such as magnifiers, special glasses and devices can help those with vision loss lead an active life.


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