Nearly one out of every 20 Pakistani has
low vision. Yet unfortunately, this often goes untreated, simply because vision loss might be accepted as a "normal" part of aging.
The clinical staff at Mayo Hospital is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by providing patients with solutions to individual vision problems. Dr. Adnan Azeem ( Eye-Surgeon), is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has focused his practice on low vision for more than 5 years. Dr. Adnan provides vision services for people with decreased or low vision at Mayo Hospital and Muhammadi Hospital, Lahore.
What is Low Vision?
Eyesight that cannot be corrected by ordinary glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery is called low vision.
Low vision can be due to:
- Congenital problems or disorders
- Traumatic injury to the eye or brain
- Systemic diseases
- Adult onset diseases
- Aging related diseases
At Dr. Adnan Clinic , much can be done to maximize remaining vision and improve quality of life.
Patients meeting any of the following criteria may benefit from a visit to Dr.Adnan Cataract & Laser Suergon :
- Patients with vision which cannot be refracted or improved to 20/40, or better, with standard glasses
- Patients with Visual Field constriction
- Patients who experience double vision
- Patients suffering from contrast or glare issues
- Patients who have been told "nothing more can be done," yet still have low vision.
Functional Difficulties Due to Vision Loss:
- Reading & writing
- Identifying medications
- Obtaining or maintaining a job
- Moving around or driving safely
- Household activities
- Feelings of sadness
Types of Diseases
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Retinitis pigmentosa (RP, albinism and other genetic disorders)
- Neurological field loss (e.g. Stroke, Hemianopsia or Quadranopsia)
- Eye or head injuries
How we can help?
Dr. Adnan Azeem may be able to help patients maximize their remaining vision. Our highly specialized low vision testing detects the location of any remaining sight within the eye. These tests are typically more extensive than those offered by standard eye health and refractive exams commonly performed by primary care optometrists and ophthalmologists. Once complete, each patient's individual lifestyle goals are considered and unique combinations of personally prescribed rehabilitation options are offered.
These options may include:
- High-powered glasses
- Prisms
- Vision therapy
- Contrast enhancers
- Support groups
- Magnifiers
- Occupational therapy
- And Various other community resources.
If you or a loved one might benefit from Dr.Adnan Azeem ( Eye Surgeon) low vision services, please call (92) 0321-4086741 for an appointment.
