Low vision comes as a visual impairment that may not be rectified with glasses, surgery, or contact lenses, but low vision can be corrected with LASIK laser eye surgery. An eye doctor from Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston can help identify the range of treatment options available for vision improvements. Low vision can be classified as the following:
Progressive reduction of best-corrected visual acuity to a range of 20/70 and even lower in the eye which sees best.
Reduction of visual field. Loss of periphery vision resulting in tunnel vision. The patient experiences blind spots which can indicate loss of field vision.
Vision Loss Patterns
Central Vision
When a person looks at something, they use their central vision to get the details of what they’re looking at. Central vision becomes commonly affected by macular degeneration. Diabetic retinopathy can also affect central vision in addition to peripheral vision.
Peripheral Vision
This vision sees objects around the central vision. People use the edges of their eyes for this purpose. Peripheral vision becomes affected by the eye disease known as glaucoma. Strokes can affect peripheral vision as well.
Contrast Sensitivity
This is the ability a person has to distinguish contrast in objects. This includes identifying milk in a cup to understanding the differences in facial features of people. Vision loss affects contrast sensitivity and can even reduce it.
Depth Perception
Depth perception is a person’s ability to judge the depth of objects. Vision loss in either eye can affect this judgement skill. For instance, the person might not be able to judge the height of a step instantaneously and may be overly cautious going up and down stairs.
Visual Processing
The visual process in the eye starts with the lens concentrating light rays on the retina which in turn converts those light rays into signals which become transmitted to the brain’s optic nerve. The brain interprets it as images. A problem in such processes will affect the way a person sees objects.
Symptoms of Vision Loss
Strabismus also called crooked eye
Pupils always in a state of dilation or not responding to light
Eye discharge
Pain in the eyes
Heightened sensitivity to light
Itchy eye
Bloodshot eyes
White pupils
Complications of Vision Loss
The loss of vision can be treated with LASIK laser eye surgery or other types of treatment depending on the underlying eye condition. The patient can call upon the services of qualified eye surgeons of premier eye clinics such as Sugarland Eye & laser Center in Houston. Vision loss may indicate a more serious problem. Consider seeking medical treatment. Some of the possible causes of vision loss are:
Brain damage
Progressive blindness
Eye infections
Chronic and unrelenting ocular pain
Paralysis
Conclusion
With immediate treatment and adherence to a treatment plan, the symptoms of vision loss can be stopped or at least delayed. It is the onus of the patient to consider their options and consult with an eye specialist such as those found at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston, and make an informed decision that is best for their life.
Sugarland Eye & Laser Center leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Sugarland Eye & Laser Center, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
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