The team may include other professionals such as an ophthalmologist, an orientation and mobility specialist, a rehabilitation teacher, an educator of the visually impaired, and a technology specialist. Setting Goals and the Vision Rehabilitation Process Vision rehabilitation works best when individuals have clearly defined goals. No activity should be left off their list of goals because they think their vision impairment makes those activities impossible. To meet all their goals, many individuals may require more than one low vision device. The Center's staff carefully assesses goals and vision needs and helps individuals understand their visual conditions.
Optometrists evaluate visual status and prescribe special low vision devices.
Vision rehabilitation specialists assist individuals in getting the most out of their usable vision. A wide variety of low vision devices are prescribed at the Feinbloom Center. Low vision devices include optical, non-optical, and electronic devices. Some optical devices are used for near tasks such as reading and writing and include hand-held magnifiers, high power reading glasses, and specially adapted telescopes. Other optical devices help with distance tasks such as watching television or reading a blackboard and bus numbers.