Low Vision Specialists in Poughkeepsie and Red Hook
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Is it becoming a challenge to read your favorite book, recognize familiar faces, or move around your home? If visual difficulties are making everyday tasks harder and glasses or contact lenses aren’t providing the visual clarity you need, our experts may be able to help.
At Dutchess Optometry, our dedicated team understands the emotional and practical challenges of vision loss. We offer personalized low vision services, including rehabilitation and low vision aids, to help you make the most of your remaining sight. Low vision care is provided at our Poughkeepsie office, and patients seen in Red Hook who need these services will be scheduled for care in Poughkeepsie.
What is low vision?
Low vision is a significant visual impairment that impacts your ability to perform everyday activities, even while wearing your latest prescription lenses. Unlike other visual problems, low vision cannot be entirely corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It isn’t total blindness, but it makes activities like reading, driving, recognizing faces, or watching TV extremely difficult.
Several eye conditions can lead to low vision, including:
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Inherited retinal diseases
- Eye injuries or brain trauma
Even if you’ve been told that nothing more can be done for your vision, you may benefit from low vision services. We provide low vision rehabilitation in Poughkeepsie and Red Hook to help you live a fulfilling life despite reduced eyesight.
Low vision aids
To help you maximize your usable vision, we offer a comprehensive range of low vision devices, such as:
- Handheld, stand, and electronic magnifiers
- Telescopic and bioptic low vision glasses
- Video magnifiers (CCTVs)
- Specialized lighting solutions
- Contrast-enhancing filters
- Text-to-speech readers and accessibility tools
Our team will teach you how to use these tools effectively and incorporate them into your daily routines, allowing you to continue enjoying your favorite activities.
Enhance your quality of life
Are you looking for a low vision specialist near you? Dutchess Optometry is dedicated to supporting individuals and families looking for low vision rehabilitation in Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Highland, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Hyde Park, and the surrounding areas. While services are provided at our Poughkeepsie location, we’re happy to coordinate care for patients seen at either office.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing low vision for some time, more solutions are available today than ever before. To learn more, call us today to schedule an appointment with our low vision specialists in Poughkeepsie.