Low Vision Glasses

Low vision glasses are specialized optical devices designed to assist individuals with impaired vision. These glasses can enhance remaining vision, making everyday tasks like reading, writing, and recognizing faces easier.

Regular prescription glasses are used to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Low vision glasses are tailored for those with significant visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard glasses. They often incorporate magnification, specialized lenses, or electronic technology.

Anyone with a visual impairment that cannot be corrected through surgery, regular glasses, or contact lenses might benefit from low vision glasses. Common conditions include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa.

Magnifying Glasses: Increase the size of objects for easier reading or detail work.
Bioptic Telescopes: Include a small telescope mounted on regular glasses for seeing distant objects.
Electronic Glasses: Use digital magnification to provide adjustable zoom and contrast settings.

The optimal path forward for most clients is to call our office at 1-888-211-6933 to speak with one of our assistive technology consultants.  Our team will work to understand your goals and objectives and recommend an in-person technology assessment either in our technology center in Worcester, MA or in your home.  A comprehensive assessment allows us to work with the you to identify how you will use the technology, ensure the right fit, and offer you a first-hand experience prior to making any purchase.  Experience has shown this leads to the most effective outcomes and the highest satisfaction.

No, the person does NOT need a prescription. 

Low vision glasses cannot cure vision loss but can significantly enhance the ability to use remaining vision more effectively.