When glaucoma causes lasting vision loss, standard treatments may not be enough. At Steven Schoenbart, OD Low Vision, we help patients maximize what they still have and regain control of daily life.
What Glaucoma Does to Your Vision
Often called the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the part of the eye that sends visual information to the brain. This damage typically starts with peripheral vision loss, and many people don’t realize anything is wrong until significant vision has already been lost.
While treatments like eye drops or surgery can slow the progression, they can’t restore the vision that’s already gone. That’s where low vision care becomes essential.
Low vision doesn’t mean you’re blind, it means you have permanent visual impairment that impacts daily activities like driving, reading, or moving through familiar spaces. Our job is to help you adapt and thrive with the vision you have.
Signs Glaucoma Has Progressed to Low Vision
You may benefit from low vision care if you:
- Struggle to see out of the corners of your eyes
- Have trouble navigating stairs or crowded places
- Find reading difficult even with glasses
- Rely more on lighting or magnifiers than before
- Feel less confident driving, especially at night
If glaucoma has made everyday tasks harder, our team can assess how your vision has changed and offer solutions that go beyond standard care.
How Low Vision Care Supports Glaucoma Patients
At Steven Schoenbart, OD Low Vision, we understand that glaucoma-related vision loss doesn’t just change how you see — it changes how you live. That’s why we take a personalized, solutions-focused approach.
Our low vision optometrists start with a detailed exam to assess your remaining functional vision. From there, we recommend tools and strategies that match your specific needs, including:
- Field-expanding glasses to widen your usable visual range
- Magnification devices for reading or hobbies
- Task lighting and contrast enhancements to make objects easier to see
- Orientation and mobility aids to support safe navigation
- Training in scanning techniques to compensate for peripheral loss
Every patient’s journey is different. Our goal is to help you use your remaining vision to its fullest, so you can regain confidence and independence.
Why Early Support Matters
Even if you’re not “legally blind,” glaucoma-related vision loss can still disrupt your daily life. Many patients wait too long to seek low vision support, assuming nothing else can be done. But the sooner you get help, the sooner you can start making practical changes that protect your safety, comfort, and quality of life.
If you or a loved one is living with glaucoma, it’s not too early, or too late — to benefit from low vision care.
Get Specialized Help in Westbury, Southampton, and East Setauket
At Steven Schoenbart, OD Low Vision, we’ve helped thousands of patients with glaucoma learn new ways to see, move, and live well. With locations in Westbury, Southampton, and East Setauket, expert help is always close to home.
Book an appointment and let’s find the tools and support that work for you.