Low Vision & Visual Rehabilitation
Practical help and specialist aids for people whose vision cannot be fully corrected with ordinary glasses or surgery.
A closer look at your care.
Low vision is vision that is significantly reduced and cannot be fully restored by ordinary glasses, contact lenses or surgery. It is not blindness — most people with low vision retain some useful sight — but it can make everyday tasks like reading, cooking and getting around genuinely difficult.
The goal of low vision rehabilitation is not to restore what is lost but to help you use what you have as effectively as possible. The right combination of optical aids, lighting advice, training and practical strategies can make a remarkable difference to daily independence.
What we offer
Low vision assessment
A careful functional vision assessment to understand exactly what you can and cannot see.
Optical aids
Magnifiers, telescopes, and specialist reading lenses tailored to your tasks and lifestyle.
Lighting and contrast advice
Practical guidance on the home and work environment to get the most from your remaining vision.
Referral support
Links to visual impairment support services, assistive technology and community resources.
Experienced expertise, rooted in Perambur for over 30 years.
Dr Vasantha Gowri holds an MBBS from Medical College, Calcutta and a DO in Ophthalmology from Madras Medical College, Chennai, and has spent over 25 years in active clinical practice at Aadithya Eye Care.
Aadithya Eye Care
2, Anandavelu Street, Perambur, Chennai 600011
+91 91500 23635 Mon to Sat · 10am to 2pm & 6 to 9pmMedical disclaimer: This content is informational only and does not replace professional medical advice. Please consult Dr Vasantha Gowri for personalised diagnosis and treatment.
Who this service is for
- Vision that is significantly reduced even with your best glasses or contact lenses
- Difficulty reading, recognising faces or managing daily tasks despite treatment
- Vision loss from macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease or other causes
- A desire for practical help, not just a diagnosis
Simple, clear and unhurried.
Functional vision assessment
We assess what vision you have and understand which daily tasks are most important to you.
Aid selection and training
We trial different optical aids and train you to use them confidently for reading, distance and daily activities.
Ongoing support
Follow-up to review how aids are working and refer to additional services as your needs evolve.
Questions, answered.
No. Low vision means vision that is substantially reduced but not absent. Most people with low vision retain useful sight that can be maximised with the right aids and strategies.
That depends on the underlying cause. Some conditions can be treated to stabilise or partially improve vision. Where improvement is not possible, rehabilitation focuses on making the most of what remains.
Options include handheld and stand magnifiers, illuminated lenses, spectacle-mounted magnifiers for reading and distance, and practical guidance on lighting and high-contrast tools for daily life.
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