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• Night Vision Impairment: Difficulty seeing in low light or at night. • Glare Resistance Issues: Problems functioning in bright light. These symptoms can lead to significant challenges in daily activities such as reading, driving, cooking, learning, and using computers. In children, signs of low vision might include frequently bumping into things, holding objects very close to the face, squinting or blinking often, and covering one eye. CAUSES OF LOW VISION Low vision can result from various acquired diseases, injuries, or congenital defects. Some of the most common causes include: • Macular Degeneration: This age-related condition leads to the gradual loss of central vision. • Cataracts: Clouding of the eye lens that, while often removable through surgery, can lead to low vision in some cases. • Glaucoma: A progressive condition damaging the optic nerve, primarily affecting peripheral and night vision. • Diabetic Retinopathy: A complication of diabetes that damages blood vessels in the retina. • Retinopathy of Prematurity: A condition affecting pre-term babies, causing abnormal blood vessels in the retina. • Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): A congenital defect causing blurred vision in one eye. • Other Causes: These include refractive errors, trachoma, strabismus, nystagmus, retinitis pigmentosa, hypertensive retinopathy, retinal detachment, optic atrophy, eye injuries, brain injuries, vitamin A deficiency, and eye cancer. LOW VISION CAN MANIFEST IN VARIOUS FORMS, INCLUDING PERIPHERAL VISION LOSS, A CENTRAL BLIND SPOT, OR BLURRED VISION 53 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION