Clinical Low Vision EvaluationBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 14, 2025 A Clinical Low Vision Evaluation (CLVE) is a specialized assessment conducted by a Low Vision Specialist (usually an optometrist or ophthalmologist with low vision expertise). Unlike a standard eye exam, this evaluation focuses on maximizing the use of residual vision for functional tasks and provides actionable recommendations for increasing visual access across environments.
PurposeThe CLVE:
Components of the Clinical Low Vision EvaluationCase History
Recommendations and Follow-UpAt the conclusion of the evaluation:
TVI's Role After a CLVE
Suggested Questions to Ask the Low Vision Specialist
Guide to Selecting Optical Aids by the New York LighthouseEach symbol used in its Code relates the visual acuity range to the number of Diopters needed to read average print (8pt to 12pt)
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