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Low Vision Advice

Low vision doesn’t have to be debilitating. Our optometrists keep updated on the latest research to find out how you can adapt your environment to make sure low vision doesn’t interfere with your day-to-day life.

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References

Hernández‐Moreno, L,Senra, H,Lewis, P,Moreno, N,Linhares, J,Santana, R,Ramos, PL,Marques, AP, &Macedo, AF.Cost‐effectiveness of basic vision rehabilitation (The basic VRS‐effect study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.Ophthalmic Physiol Opt2020;40:350–364.htt​ps://doi.org/10.1111/opo.12665

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