Advances in Low Vision Aids

The goal of a low vision device is to augment or maximize the remaining vision that the patient has. When weighing appropriate devices for low vision patients, it is necessary to consider their level of visual function, the type of vision loss, the patient’s cognitive function, and the visual goal they are trying to accomplish. Accessibility has become more seamless for patients, allowing them to integrate the devices and aids to their life with less training. The types of low vision devices that can be prescribed and recommended have expanded to include digital devices and artificial intelligence technology, in addition to traditional optical aids. In this chapter, advancements in low vision devices used by clinicians today are discussed.