Low vision

We offer free Low Vision assessments throughout Cornwall for people with eye conditions that cannot be improved with prescription glasses or surgery.

We will help you discover which low vision aids would be the most beneficial for you to take away on a free long-term loan, from handheld or stand magnifiers to solar shields and MaxTV glasses.

To book your free assessment you will need a referral from your optician or eye hospital consultant – we can’t book your appointment without one.

How to get a referral

• Visit your optician for a sight test and request a referral.
• Alternatively, if you have been to see your optician in the last 12 months, you can give them a call and request to be referred.
• If you are a patient at the eye hospital, your consultant can give you a referral at your next appointment. You may also be able to request this over the phone.
• Request a referral by contacting your local Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO). To contact Cornwall’s ECLO call 07494 310756 or email info@isightcornwall.org.uk.

Low Vision Clinics in Cornwall

We operate clinics in various locations across Cornwall with the aim of making it as easy as possible to attend your appointment. You will be booked in automatically to your closest clinic. Other options are available to those who are housebound.

Our current clinics are:

• Falmouth (every 6 – 8 weeks)
• Helston (once a month)
• Penzance (once a month)
• Redruth (once a month)
• St Austell (twice a month)
• Truro (weekly)
• Wadebridge (once a month)

For more information on our clinics please call us on 01872 261110.

Booked in for a Low Vision Clinic and not sure what to expect? Visit our blog to find a guide on what happens at a low vision appointment: (click here)

Replacement magnifier service

If you have received a magnifier or other low vision aids through our low vision service in the past that needs replacing, you can call us for a free replacement without needing an appointment. Just call us with your name, address and details of the magnifier and we will post out a replacement.

Referral form

Our Low Vision Referral Form can be completed by an optician or eye consultant only:

Download our Low Vision Client Referral Form