Ep. 135 Low vision: what it is and where to find help

Much of the information processed by the brain is visual, yet few of us know how to approach low vision. Occupational therapist Belinda Leibowitz clarifies its causes, assessments, professionals who can help, and why visually impaired persons needn’t give up their hobbies. She considers whether visual impairment is a normal part of ageing, where to find information, and offers simple tips and techniques to foster independence.