Reclaim Your Independence & Quality of Life
At Southern Low Vision, we know how life-changing low vision can be. Simple tasks like reading, driving, or watching TV might feel out of reach. Our goal? To show you there’s hope. While low vision cannot be corrected with standard glasses or surgery, many of our patients find joy and independence with the right low vision aids and guidance.
Dr. Lott works 1-on-1 with each patient to truly understand your vision challenges and personal goals. Whether you’re hoping to read books again, connect with loved ones on Facebook, or regain your ability to drive, we’re here to help.
If you’re living with low vision from macular degeneration, glaucoma, or another cause, contact us today for a free phone consultation. We’d love to support your vision and quality of life.
What Is Low Vision & How Can We Help
Why Choose Southern Low Vision?
Many of our patients come to us after being told there’s nothing more that can be done for their eyes. At Southern Low Vision, we focus on the person—not just the condition. Even if your eyes cannot improve medically, there are tools and techniques to help improve your daily life.
Here’s why you can trust us for your low vision care:
- Highly personalized care: You’ll work directly with Dr. Lott to create a tailored plan based on your goals.
- Hopeful solutions: We can recommend task-specific low vision aids, so you have what you need for activities like reading, driving, or watching TV.
- Reclaim independence: Our mission is to support your quality of life and ability to enjoy the activities you love.
Our Low Vision Evaluation
Your journey begins with a caring and comprehensive low vision evaluation. During the evaluation, we’ll talk with you to understand your daily challenges and how your vision impacts your independence. Our questions include:
- Are you able to read?
- Can you clearly see your television?
- Can you drive?
- Are you comfortable navigating bright or dim environments?
- Do you live alone or with others?
- Do you work? If so, what tasks are more challenging for you visually?
- What are your vision goals?
Once we’ve uncovered your unique needs and goals, we can begin recommending solutions
Low Vision Services Across Mississippi
Living with low vision can present challenges, but we’re here to help. We understand having access to low vision support is crucial, so Dr. Lott offers low vision consultations to patients throughout Mississippi, including:
- Hattiesburg, MS (Main Location)
- Madison, MS
- Oxford, MS
- Flowood, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Horn Lake, MS
Don’t let vision loss limit your potential. Contact Southern Low Vision today to learn how we can help.
Low Vision Aids & Tools
Low vision aids are designed for specific tasks, providing you with the tools to tackle everyday challenges. Low vision devices are precisely tuned to the tasks you need support with, so we may recommend multiple aids to help you meet your goals.
Here are just a few of the task-specific devices and solutions we may recommend based on your needs and goals:
- Bioptic Telescopes: Mounted to glasses to assist with activities like driving, watching TV, or enjoying sports events.
- Reading Aids: Magnifying devices, including telescopic glasses, to assist with reading books, menus, or labels.
- Tints & Filters: Enhance contrast and reduce glare to make bright environments more comfortable.
- Custom Lighting Solutions: Proper lighting can significantly enhance what you can see, whether reading, writing, or doing hobbies at home. ns
Frequently Asked Questions About Low Vision Support
Yes, some people with low vision can continue driving, but specific rules apply and it varies state to state. We can discuss the specifics with you in your in-office appointment.
In Mississippi, most drivers need at least 20/40 vision in 1 eye for an unrestricted license. If your vision is between 20/41 and 20/74, you may drive with restrictions, like daylight-only driving or limited speed.
For lower vision, bioptic telescopic glasses may help, but you’ll need to meet minimum acuity and peripheral vision requirements, complete a vision rehab program, and finish behind-the-wheel driver training with your device. Annual license renewals are often required. If you’re unsure if you qualify, Dr. Lott can guide you through your options and help you stay safe on the road.
No, unfortunately, most insurance doesn’t cover low vision aids and we do not accept insurance as a form of payment.
However, if your benefits do cover low vision aids, we can provide forms for you to submit to your insurance company. Payments must be made upfront, but we do accept FSA/HSA options and offer payment plans.
No, we do not diagnose, treat, or manage eye diseases. However, we help patients living with low vision caused by conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other ocular diseases.
Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care and Southern Low Vision are closely connected clinics, both led by Dr. Megan Lott. Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care is focused on vision therapy and rehabilitative optometry while Southern Low Vision is focused on low vision support.
Giving Back What Matters Most
At Southern Low Vision, we’re empowering people to regain control of their lives. Whether you’re hoping to maintain independence, rediscover a lost hobby, or reconnect with loved ones, we’re here to help you make it a reality.
Visit Our Main Location
Our Address
- 7117 Highway 98, Suite 30
- Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Contact Information
- Phone: (601) 475-2020
- Fax: (800) 493-5956
- Email: hello@bellevuesec.com
Hours Of Operation
What Our Patients are Saying
Several years before seeing Dr. Lott our child had surgery to “correct” her particular eye issue. We were told by other doctors she needed same surgery again for the same issue, but instead we decided to try Vision therapy at Belle Vue. Best decision we ever made! Dr. Lott, Dr. Maples, and the staff at Belle Vue have worked wonders with our child’s vision. Wish we would have tried vision therapy from the very beginning. Our child’s vision & grades have greatly improved and now LOVES to read! Belle Vue is the BEST!!
MR
The best combination of professional expertise and caring, individual attention around! Dr. Megan and all the staff were incredibly helpful in providing direction and care for our newly adopted twins from China, and the time they spent making sure the kids felt comfortable was over-and-above what I ever expected. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
LM
My kids love coming here! They are very kind, caring, patient, and friendly. Love the staff and Dr. Lott!!!
BM
If your child has been struggling in school, I encourage you to bring them here before you do anything else. My daughter had vision issues beyond the usual 20/20 that were inhibiting reading comprehension, writing, and focus. When Dr Lott had measured tests with a plan to treat and improve each one my daughter’s challenges, I knew we had come to the right place. She just did her final evaluation, and her progress over twelve weeks of therapy was astounding. I’m so very grateful for the wonderful therapists at Belle Vue.
KW
Dr Megan Lott is amazing! My daughter has multiple disabilities and she did not once hesitate to treat her. We had been to two other pediatric ophthalmologists, one which wrote her off and one which advised us to go to the Low Vision clinic, before we found Dr Lott. Dr Lott understood what my focus was for my daughter’s vision and worked to come up with a plan to help her have the best use of her functional vision. We got her glasses this afternoon and she hasn’t stopped looking around and smiling and giggling since! Thank you from this mama’s heart for giving my daughter a whole new world!
CD
My son was struggling in school and had very little confidence in himself. Dr. Lott and the staff at Belle Vue were the help that he needed! The results of his vision therapy amaze me! Homework is no longer an ordeal and he is now an honor roll student. He is now very confident and doesn’t approach things with an “I can’t” attitude. I honestly believe that the vision therapy he received at Belle Vue will help him succeed in life!
AC
Dr. Lott and her staff at Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care are extraordinary. Along with being professional and very knowledgeable, they have such a sincere concern for all of their patients. I cannot thank Dr. Lott and her staff enough for what they have done for my family. The Hattiesburg area is so extremely fortunate to have them treating our children. I will always be grateful!
We love Dr Lott and everyone who works there. They are so nice!! Both of my boys went through vision therapy and the progress they made was remarkable. We can not thank them enough!!
NT
BVESC staff is always so welcoming to my children – even though having my children in the office can be chaotic. Beyond that, they provide in depth exams that go further than do you need a glasses prescription but to try to get to the root of the matter. They provide in-house therapy and refer out for therapy. My son no longer needs glasses due to their services!!!!
BH
Dr. Megan Lott is amazing! Her knowledge and expertise as an eye care specialist is second to none. We are so very grateful for the way she has helped our entire family. She spent countless hours preparing a plan for one of our grandsons and pouring encouragement into his heart and mind to help him overcome dyslexia. Dr. Meagan has our highest recommendation and support.
DR
My son was provided a thorough eye exam and vision testing per Dr. Lott. Outstanding, professional, knowledgeable service combined with superior excellence in listening, assessment and critical thinking skills. The entire staff is great with children (and mom 😉 ). As a mom of 4 kids (oldest is 23y.o., youngest is 9y.o.) and RN background, I admit this is super rare find! Very impressed with Dr. Lott and office staff. Thank y’all so much for caring!!
AM
If you are looking for exceptional service and expertise, this is it. Very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful! Our little guy had a great experience, and the service and eyeglass selection is phenomenal!
KV
Dr. Lott is amazing. After 2 other pediatric ophthalmologists simply dismissed my daughter and her vision deficits, we found Dr. Lott. She believed in Addison’s potential to increase her functional vision. Not only did Addison’s eye tracking improve but her head control all improved because she had a reason to look up now! Dr. Lott does whatever it takes to help a child see!
CD
The most amazing people work in this clinic. My son has been a patient with them for 6 months. He has Autism.
They have been a miracle for us. He is no longer on seizure medication, he wasn’t he having seizures. He couldnt see. His reading on a 8.2 reading level. He is 7. He is more social. ODD and OCD are not as bad.
They found what numerous Dr’s and therapist had missed.
LH
We thought my son had dyslexia because he had so many symptoms that pointed in that direction. Then we heard about Dr Lott! We immediately had him tested and started on therapy. I could see vast improvements in confidence and interest in physical activity. We just finished a second round of therapy and we were shocked at the difference in his testing. He had improved in so many areas.
My favorite thing to date is that he has almost finished reading a 150 page chapter book since yesterday!! He always hated reading before therapy. I couldn’t recommend Bellevue Specialty Eye Care enough!
KR
Dr. Lott was so thorough and took the time to sit and explain everything to me. It was well worth the 85 mile trip one way! There’s gonna be a 10 year old little girl that will see the best in her life from now on. Everyone was very welcoming and polite. Would definitely send people to her.
NC
About Us
Vision Therapy Programs
Children’s Eye Care
Eyewear & Lenses
Our Location
- 7117 Highway 98, Suite 30
- Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Phone: (601) 475-2020
- Fax: (800) 493-5956
- Email: hello@bellevuesec.com
Southern Low Vision Therapy Location
1500 N I-55, Highland Village Suite 245
Jackson, MS 39211
Phone: (601) 487-1089
Email: hello@bellevuesec.com