Making the Most of Your Vision
[Pages:2]REHABILITATION TRAINING
Our occupational therapist will work with you in our clinic and can provide assessments and training in your home. Training may consist of one to several sessions and can include:
? Training on optical devices and electronic equipment
? Adaptive computer training
? Home safety or work-site evaluations
? Daily activities adaptions
? Visual skills training including reading and writing
? Recommendations for lighting, contrast enhancement and glare control in the home
Our goal is for you to gain and maintain the highest possible level of independence so we hope to hear from you.
To schedule an appointment, or to learn about our support group
"Living with Low Vision" or our fall prevention class
"A Matter of Balance" please call
734.764.5106
Making the Most of
Your Vision
Welcome to our low vision center where our technology and rehabilitation rooms are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art optical devices and electronic equipment. We offer a multidisciplinary approach with our staff of ophthalmologists, optometrists, occupational therapist, and social worker.
Our optometrists and occupational therapist have specialized training in low vision.
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
LOW VISION QUESTIONS
LOW VISION QUESTIONS
THE EXAM
The clinical social worker will assist in clinic or over the phone for services such as:
? Identification of helpful vision resources
? Adjustment counseling and support surrounding low vision concerns
? Advocacy to be connected with vision services in the community
Please call for assistance:
734.763.4660
What is low vision? Low vision is vision that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contact lens. A person with low vision still has some useful sight. However, low vision interferes with daily activities such as reading, seeing distant objects, differentiating colors and driving.
What causes low vision? Vision loss or low vision can be caused by conditions or eye diseases such as: ? Macular Degeneration
? Glaucoma
? Cataracts
? Diabetic Retinopathy
? Stroke or TBI
What if you have low vision?
If you have difficulty reading, seeing objects at a distance, or seeing your computer screen, contact the Low Vision Clinic for an exam. Early evaluation will be more effective and allow you to maintain as much independence as possible.
The low vision exam performed by our optometrists will carefully assess your current vision and include: ? An evaluation of optical and
magnification devices
Our Low Vision staff will speak to you about your goals and needs when it comes to performing daily tasks and design an individualized program that may include:
? Magnifiers
? Prism reading glasses
? Telescopes
? CCTV/ Video magnifiers
? Large print materials
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