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Vision Rehabilitation Services

What Is Vision Rehabilitation?

VRS clientLOW VISION is the term used to describe a patient whose functional vision is not fully corrected with conventional lenses.  Problems range from visual impairment to legal blindness.  This may result in the loss of independence and an inability to perform daily tasks.  The loss of vision may be caused by a condition that a patient is born with or one that develops later in life.

Common causes of visual impairment:

Head Injury

Macular DegenerationVRS client

Diabetes

Stroke

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Premature Birth

Albinism

Optic Atrophy

Corneal Disease

The vision rehabilitation process involves designing a treatment plan that is customize for a patient’s specific needs.  There will be a measurement of the patient’s vision and prescription of optical aids to help a person use their remaining vision more effectively.  The goal of the evaluation is to increase independence, enhance school performance, obtain gainful employment, and driver’s license qualifications.  Personal and vocational safety is always emphasized with any treatment options.

The examination involves a personal patient interview, assessment of the health of the eyes, evaluation and training of optical aids. 

 

Optical aids include a wide selection of:

Magnifiers

Specialized Glasses

Telescopic Systems

Customized Tints

Electronic Adaptive Aids

Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV’s)

 

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This allows the proper prescription of low vision devices and recommendations of rehabilitation services.  This examination serves as a coordination between the primary eye doctor, access to community rehabilitation services, and recommendations to other divisions available at the Foundation for Blind Children.

 

UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

There are estimates indicating that over 13 million Americans have significant vision impairment, also known as low vision. Some people are born with low vision, and others develop a visual impairment later in life through injury, illness, or the aging process.

NINE OUT OF TEN PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS HAVE USEFUL REMAINING VISION.

Dr. Chiles and clientWith the help of the FBC Vision Rehabilitation Service, people of all ages can overcome the hurdle of vision impairment and begin to see the world in a whole new way.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Lisa Chiles at lchiles@SeeItOurWay.org or call her at 602-331-1470.

 

 
PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Services for Children of school age (K through 12th grade) or younger:

Services for Transition Age Youth and Adults:

Services for All Ages: