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RELATED TOPICS Do You Have Low Vision? What You Should Know Living With Low Vision Low Vision FAQs Low Vision Glossary Helping a Loved One Resources Español RESOURCES What is a comprehensive dilated eye exam? Find an eyecare professional Talking to your doctor Financial aid for eye care How to use the Listen function. Cómo utilizar la función de Escuchar.		Low Vision Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the TV, and writing can seem challenging. But, many people with low vision are taking charge. Living With Low Vision By making better use of their remaining vision, people can continue to enjoy doing important daily activities. View video testimonies and read personal stories about how available resources have helped individuals continue to live independently. What You Should Know Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Millions of Americans lose some of their vision every year.	Many people with low vision are taking charge by using devices and services that can help them keep their independence.
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