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Low Vision Resources
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Eye Disease Definitions
Common terms -- symptoms, tests, treatments, surgery, diseases & conditions, anatomy -- eye doctors use. These definitions may help you understand them better. The information given is for information purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice from your physician, or to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Learn More
Anatomy of the Eye
The ability to see is dependent on the actions of several structures in and around the eyeball. The graphic below lists many of the essential components of the eye's optical system. Learn More
Videos
LowVision.com has gathered videos on eye diseases, assistive products, and public service announcements. These videos illustrate and discuss eye conditions and their effects on daily life. The public service announcements have been developed as part of the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), a nationwide effort to help prevent visual impairment and increase awareness of services and devices that are available for people with low vision. Learn More