The vision loss is permanent but the ability to perform daily living tasks with impaired vision is learned or relearned through our rehabilitation program. Vision loss is frightening. A significant vision loss presents a challenge to everyone. You may feel alone. The Center provides a number of forums for individuals to meet with licensed clinical therapists to address emotional needs.
Counselors meet with individuals and their families.
Or, a person can participate in a support group with other partially sighted people to discuss needs, problems and successes. Additionally, rehabilitation programs teach daily living skills, such as safe travel in the community. A regular eye exam concentrates on diagnosing eye disease. A low vision exam focuses on designing specialized glasses and low vision devices to enhance remaining vision. A low vision exam, sometimes called a functional vision assessment, evaluates vision functioning and the effect it has on daily living activities, such as reading the newspaper or cooking.