What Causes Low Vision?

While commonly associated with seniors over the age of 60, low vision can also affect children and adults of all ages. Certain birth defects or medical conditions – regardless of age – can cause low vision and negatively impact one’s quality of life. Dr. David Yesnick can help patients from all over Nevada with the following low vision conditions to engage in the activities they enjoy, such as reading, writing, watching films, and diving, among others.

Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy

If you or your child has Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy, it may cause vision loss. We can help optimize your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Juvenile Macular Degeneration

This eye disease affects the macula of the eye, which in healthy eyes, acts as a passageway as light passes through it on the way to the brain.
We Help Patients With Achromatopsia Regain Visual Acuity

If you or your child has Achromatopsia, it may cause low vision. We can give you or your child the tools to strengthen their visual acuity and reduce symptoms.
Patients With Nystagmus Regain Visual Acuity

If you or your child has Nystagmus, it may cause a loss of visual acuity. We can help maximize your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Histoplasmosis Retinopathy

If you have Histoplasmosis Retinopathy, it may cause a gradual loss of vision. Let us help optimize your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Pathological Myopia

If your child has Pathological Myopia, it may cause a gradual loss of vision. We can help maximize your child’s remaining vision for a high quality of life.
How Stargardt Disease Cause Low Vision

Everything you need to know about Stargardt Disease, how it causes vision loss, and how we can enhance your child’s remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Optic Atrophy

If you or a loved one suffers from Optic Atrophy, it may cause vision loss. Let us help maximize your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
How Cataracts Cause Low Vision and How We Can Help

Everything you need to know about cataracts, how it causes vision loss, and how we can enhance your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Macular Hole

If you have a Macular Hole, it may cause a gradual loss of central vision. We can help maximize your remaining vision for a high quality of life.
Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic eye disease that causes cells in the retina to break down, reducing the patient’s ability to see clearly. Fortunately, there is hope for RP patients to regain independence with the help of a low-vision optometrist.
Diabetic Retinopathy

This condition is caused by a complication that happens from diabetes. Diabetic Retinopathy is considered the leading cause of blindness in the world.
Hemianopsia - Vision Loss After A Stroke Or Brain Injury

Stroke-Hemianopsia occurs when the brain is damaged due to a stroke, brain injury, or tumor, vision is often affected. Stroke often causes Hemianopsia, which is decreased or total visual field loss in half of your field of vision.
Albinism and Eyesight

Albinism causes the central part of the retina, called the macula, to develop improperly. Albinism makes the retina pale, reducing central vision.
Nystagmus

Nystagmus causes spontaneous movements in the eye and can impact everyday functioning. Exercises, medications and vision therapy can help treat this condition.

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