Podcast: Meet the professionals: Low vision specialist
In this episode, Lauren sits down with Louise Gow, a low vision specialist and the Head of Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision at the RNIB.
In the latest episode of our Meet the Professionals podcast, we speak with Louise Gow, a low vision specialist and the Head of Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision at RNIB. Louise has dedicated her career to helping people make the most of their remaining vision and ensuring that low vision services across the UK are effective, accessible and person‑centred.
During the conversation, Louise explains what low vision support involves, how assessments work, and the practical tools and strategies that can make a real difference to everyday life. She also discusses how low vision specialists collaborate with other professionals across the sight loss sector, highlights common misconceptions, and shares her thoughts on emerging developments in the field.
This episode offers valuable insight for anyone living with inherited sight loss, as well as for family members, friends and professionals who want to better understand the role of low vision support.