Vision Rehabilitation Services

Optomitrist looking into eye deviceA person with low vision may have difficulty seeing when it comes to reading, writing, cooking or watching television. Low vision can impact the activities of students at school, employees on the job and adults at home and in the community. The Vision Rehabilitation Service treats individuals of all ages with vision impairment.

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

The vision rehabilitation process involves designing a treatment plan that is customized 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)
  • Contact Lenses

 
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.

With 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 more information, please call 602.337.8257. To donate please call 602.331.7901.