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Using Remaining Vision
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Most people with vision impairment have some useful or remaining vision. Most people with vision impairment have some useful or remaining vision.

Most people with vision impairment are not totally blind, and may have some useful or remaining vision. They may have impaired central vision, side (or peripheral) vision, an all over vision impairment, or a combination of these.

The most common types of vision impairment are:

In many of these cases, people don't require mobility aids such as a long cane or Guide Dog. Instead, we can train people to use their remaining vision more effectively in everyday situations, such as when crossing the road or travelling to work. We also teach compensatory strategies to people who have lost a field of vision due to stroke, tumour or brain injury.

Low Vision Clinic

At our Low Vision Clinic in Chatswood, we provide vision assessments, as well as advice and training for people with vision impairment that can't be corrected with glasses. If low vision aids are required, we train people to use them at home and outdoors. Our O&M Instructors provide advice and training in the home environment to reinforce the skills introduced at the Clinic.