Low vision services

In 2004, there were approximately 180,000 people living in Australia with severe vision impairment due to other causes that cannot be corrected by glasses.

Low vision services assist people to make the most of their available vision and adjust to vision impairment by learning new ways to carry out everyday tasks.

These services are provided by low vision organisations, some optometrists and ophthalmologists.

How these services help you

Low vision services will give you advice on ways to continue living independently, safely and confidently in your home and community. Most importantly, low vision services will help you to continue leading a happy and fulfilling life.

Services include:

• practical assistance to help you move about safely
• counseling
• group program activities
• connecting you with vision loss support groups
• recommending products and services to make everyday tasks possible.

You do not need a referral to access these services.

Who you can contact

There are many low vision services that support people with a vision impairment. For a list of services and their contact details see Low vision service providers or download the information sheet below.