Care for Low Vision at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Low Vision at of Colorado Hospital?
- The UCH and University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Clinical (Patient Care) Programs in a recent Ophthalmology Times Survey.
- University of Colorado Hospital has an entire eye center dedicated to serve the vision care needs of our patients and to advance research. The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute is a state-of-the art facility dedicated to providing both routine and specialty diagnostic and clinical care.
- All of our doctors are fellowship trained which means they have achieved the highest level of expertise. They are able to diagnose and treat the most complicated cases.
- Our doctors also conduct research. Not only does this mean our doctors are deeply knowledgeable in their area, but it makes it possible for us to offer the latest treatments and surgical options to our patients sooner than other eye doctors.
- Our doctors train the next generation of eye doctors.
What is Low Vision?
Partial vision loss that cannot be corrected is called “low vision”. Examples of low vision include blind spots, tunnel vision, night blindness or vision that is hazy, blurred or partially obscured. Low vision may be hereditary, the result of an injury or a variety of other causes.
Using Vision Rehabilitation to Cope with Low Vision
People with low vision usually retain some vision. Our specialists help you find solutions and tools to make the best of the vision that is still available to you. Vision aids may include magnifiers, tinted lenses, large-print clocks and remote controls, and a variety of other devices.