Only about 1 in 10 people who are visually impaired are functionally blind. The majority of legally blind people have usable vision and are partially sighted. Vision rehabilitation is a comprehensive set of services, including optometric , counseling and rehabilitation programs , that help people with low vision regain a sense of independence. Low vision optometrists help those with vision loss to see better, even when surgery, medications, and conventional glasses no longer improve sight, by designing and prescribing optical aids to help the person read, write, watch television and manage daily living activities. 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.