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The article presents the case study of a 14-year-old boy, who attended with his father for a routine low vision appointment. It mentions that patient had mild asthma and used a salbutamol inhaler when required and was otherwise in good health and had no other medication. It reveals that additions can be prescribed in bifocal or varifocal form, with varifocals usually being more cosmetically acceptable.

The article presents a business argument for providing low vision services against the backdrop of ever-impacting cuts to local services for the visually impaired. It highlights study which shows that people with low vision are more likely to buy a magnifier from a pound shop or a garden centre than from an optician; and highlights a study which shows that patients with low vision need high-quality sunglasses, but too often end up going back to the pound shop.

The article informs that Macular Disease Society intends to provide peer support and practical advice to patients and experts. It is noted that the society has more than 23,000 members, of which around 7,800 are opticians, ophthalmologists, low-vision experts and clinical researchers. It is noted that Macular Society Helpline answers more than 1,000 calls a month from patients and professionals, and can refer anyone affected by macular disease to support services.