How does vision and balance relate? In this clinic, we get frequent referrals for patients who are suffering from dizziness and are often surprised that vision contributes a major part to their symptom of disorientation, falling, or lightheadedness. The Vestibular System Every part of the body is a different organ system: eyes, ears, skin, stomach,… Continue reading Vision and Balance
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Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
Decreases in contrast sensitivity and altered color perception can occur as a result from many eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration to name a few, as well as some congenital eye diseases. Contrast sensitivity plays an important role in helping distinguish an object from its background. How Contrast Sensitivity Impacts… Continue reading Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
What is Low Vision?
So what is low vision? Low vision refers to poor vision that is NOT correctable by glasses, contact lenses, surgery, or medicine. It can affect people of all ages, but is usually associated with older adults. Patients may describe this impairment in the form of missing vision, distorted spots, tunnel vision, or having legal blindness.The… Continue reading What is Low Vision?