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FAQ

What is a visual impairment?

A visual impairment prevents us from seeing and interpreting our environment properly. 

The causes are diverse: the eyes are not functioning properly, the image is not sent to the brain correctly, the processing of the image signals is not working smoothly, or a combination of these factors. Potential problems are an impaired visual acuity, smaller field of vision, limited perception of depth, colour blindness, poor eye movement, and problems with adjusting to light and darkness.

Severe visual impairments are referred to as ‘low vision’ or ‘blindness’. The degree of vision loss is determined by the visual acuity, after the best optical correction has been provided (glasses or lenses). Disorders affecting other eye functions (movement, depth, colour perception etc.) can also play a role. Eye doctors are the ones who diagnose the visual impairment.

According to the parameters of the World Health Organisation (WHO), blindness refers to a vision of less than or equal to 1/20 in both eyes or a field of vision that is smaller than or equal to 10 degrees. The term low vision is used if you can see less than or equal to 3/10* with both eyes or have a field of vision that is smaller than or equal to 20 degrees. For comparison: a person with good vision has a field of vision of around 180 degrees. 

What aids are there?

We advise you to always assess your current situation, the prognosis of your condition and your needs (hobbies, mobility etc.). Our range of visual aids consists of:

  • consulent giving adviceLamps, magnifying glasses, magnifying lamps and magnifying glasses with lights
  • Magnification with a portable electronic magnifier
  • Magnification with a table electronic magnifier, with or without speech
  • Speech: spoken books, magazines or newspapers via an app or a reading device, with or without a screen
  • Software for magnification, with or without speech, on your computer
  • Tools for daily life:  adapted mobile phone, kitchen equipment with speech etc.

Testimonials

"I was so impressed at the open house: the highly professional approach, the team spirit, the kindness and gentleness. The very clear and honest information and explanations that we received made a strong impression, not to mention the hearty welcome with pancakes and a cup of coffee. I'll be happy to spread the word! Great job! Keep it up!"
sr Liesbeth Foulon,
“I want to thank you all for the untold patience and the many hours of support during the countless phone calls on behalf of my patients. I found you all very friendly, always willing to help and advise. Many thanks."
Liesbet, occupational therapist
"My ill husband passed away at the end of May. My heartfelt thanks to your team: your audio books and devices were his favourite pastime. He has been listening for hours, days, months, even years to his Viktor-Reader. A very warm thank you."
Hilde, wife
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