Use of a prismatic microscope in a low vision patient: a case report and discussion

ABSTRACT

This is a case involving a 60-year-old retired male patient who formerly had excellent reading skills with corrective lenses but due to progression of his diabetic eye disease was unable to clearly read standard [10 - 12 point] print Arabic newspapers, magazines and books with his prescription reading glasses. With the use of high plus lenses and base - in prism this patient was once again able to read the standard print he encountered in his reading activities