02/25/2026
Low vision can show up in many different ways.
It can make everyday activities like learning, exploring, and moving through the world more challenging. With the right tools, therapy services, and support, children with low vision can lead full, confident lives.
Swipe to explore the different types of low vision and how they affect the children we serve every day.
And remember, to book an appointment at our Low Vision Clinic, email info@beyondblindness.org.
Image description: 1) A blurred outdoor background with the Beyond Blindness logo and large text reading “What does Low Vision look like?” followed by a brief description about exploring types of low vision. A small arrow icon appears to the right, and “Low Vision Awareness Month | February 2026” is at the bottom;
2) A sunny outdoor playground with grass, pathways, and covered play structures. The center of the image is obscured by a large dark circular spot that blocks most of the middle of the scene, while the outer edges remain clear, simulating central vision loss; 3) A playground scene with grass, trees, and covered play structures, but the entire image is extremely blurred. No details or shapes are clearly distinguishable, simulating very low visual acuity at 20/800; 4) An outdoor playground area with grass and trees. The entire image is noticeably blurred but still shows faint outlines and general shapes, simulating reduced visual acuity at 20/200; 5) A playground with grass and covered play structures. The view is interrupted by multiple irregular black splotches scattered across the image, partially blocking different areas of the scene, simulating vision affected by diabetic retinopathy; 6) A playground scene with grass and swings, where only a small circular area at the center is visible. The entire outer portion of the image fades to black, simulating peripheral vision loss caused by glaucoma.
