Anyone who after medical treatment or new specs is not able to see well enough to do the things they would like (or need to do!)

• Anyone who says they cannot read properly
• Anyone who says their glasses are still not correct
• Anyone with ARMD who you would refer for surgery if they had 'cataracts'
• Anyone who cannot drive their car or read n10
• Anyone who asks for LV appointment or a magnifier.

Remember

1. You do not have to be certified or registered with a BD8
2. There is no age limit
3. Children and people with learning disabilities can benefit from LV appointments
4. There are no charges -devices are loaned

There are three parts to the service

• The assessment -this is with a LV nurse or orthoptist.
  A questionnaire will be completed you will have the chance to ask questions about their eyesight and about LV
• The optometrist will briefly discuss the points raised in your assessment, carry out the refraction and explain the test results.
  The optometrist will then show and trial any magnifiers.
• The low vision therapist -this is a practical appointment and will take place on another day after the device has been supplied.
  The therapist should be the same nurse or orthoptist the user saw at the first appointment.
  The therapist will check the use of the magnifier, assess visual function (with and without devices) and practice some reading/ viewing techniques.
  You should bring examples of things you would like to be able to see to do, such as knitting or reading music.

Evidence

There is considerable evidence that a Low Vision program can be very helpful  and here