Vision Impairment

Vision Impairment is the inability to read a regular newspaper, even when wearing eyeglasses, poor or very poor vision, or any other difficulty seeing, or blindness in one or both eyes.

Visual Impairment (low vision) is not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery and interferes with a person's ability to perform their everyday activities. Low vision has been identified as one of the most significant contributors to the loss of independence among the

American elderly population

Vision problems cause difficulty for individuals managing their daily household and home environment tasks. These problems can lead to social isolation, limited leisure activities, low self esteem and even depression. Our Low Vision Program is designed to assess, treat and educate visually impaired patients in the comfort of their own home.

Program Objectives

The overall objective of the Low Vision Program is to enhance the individual's existing vision, and to achieve specific functional goals. This includes successful rehabilitation outcomes resulting from learning new ways to perform activities, adapting and coping with environmental factors, using new tools, devices and technological aids. Qualifying individuals must be Medicare approved, homebound and able to achieve a significant improvement in functional performance.

Candidates for the Low Vision Program include people who have these vision related problems:

• Glaucoma
• Macular Degeneration
• Cataracts
• Optic Nerve atrophy
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Myopia

There are also many individuals with primary and secondary diagnoses such as diabetes which contribute to vision impairment concerns.

Vision Rehabilitation is Key!

Patients with Vision impairments can acquire new strategies for accomplishing everyday tasks, coping with vision loss and getting around safely. The adaptive process, in coordination with vision impairment services, is known as vision rehabilitation. Our goal is to equip people who are visually impaired with the skills, aids and confidence needed to function as independently as possible. Services are personalized to meet patient needs by providing experienced medical professionals to provide medical, social, physical, familial or emotional resources.

Vision Impairment Services include:

• Enhancement of existing vision
• Optical Devices
• Low Technology & High Technology Communication Aids
• Retraining in ADL's including fall prevention
• Retraining & adapting to the home environment with home safety as a priority
• Training to access services, activities and programs for vision impairment.