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Minnesota Precision Low Vision Center—Finally, a Meaningful Solution for Low Vision

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The term “low vision” refers to the loss of vision that can’t be corrected through medical treatments or conventional eyeglasses. Low vision can arise from a number of eye conditions, including:

Macular Degeneration
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Stargardt Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Albinism
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Cone-Rod Dystrophy
Neurological Damage

Low vision can cause frustration and anger, leading you to feel as though the vision loss is irreversible. Fortunately, there are now a number of effective treatments for low vision that can minimize vision loss and allow you to lead a normal life. It is critical to find a doctor who stays current on the latest low vision management and treatment options and has the experience and compassion needed to restore your vision.

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Low Vision Exam and Diagnosis

Many patients find the low vision exam to be an enlightening experience because it’s the first time they can actually see, read, and feel what enhanced vision looks like. During a comprehensive low vision exam, you will see life through a different lens—literally. The low vision evaluation process consists of three steps:

Low Vision Screening & Evaluation
Design of Customized Optical System
Custom Fitting Appointment

Low Vision Treatments

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There are a variety of new methods for treating low vision, including:

Microscope Eyeglasses are double-lens systems that combine your eyeglass prescription with the amount of magnification needed. The amount of magnification depends upon the level of remaining vision and the size of the material to be seen.

Telescopic eyeglasses are miniature binoculars inserted into eyeglasses. The Your eyeglass prescription as well as the highest quality optics are used in the system for maximum clarity. Telescopic spectacles can be for one eye (monocular) or two eyes (binocular). The telescope can be mounted in various positions in the glasses.

E-Scoop® glasses are highly sophisticated spectacle glasses for people suffering from Macular Degeneration (AMD). E-Scoop® can improve your vision significantly by shifting the image to a different part of the macular.

Prismatic eyeglasses can be single or double lens system and incorporate prism to allow the two eyes to work together. They are useful if both of your eyes are approximately equal in vision and do not require high magnification.

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation is the examination and rehabilitative treatment of adult and pediatric patients with eye and vision dysfunction related to neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.