Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust Low Vision Clinic
Foundation for Blind Children hosts The Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust Low Vision Clinic. This specialized optometry clinic serves clients experiencing vision loss, young and old, in partnership with Dr. Carlos Grandela from ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center.
View Finder Low Vision Resource Center offers a comprehensive selection of prescriptive and pre-made magnification products and helpful daily living aids to assist people with visual impairments. Together, FBC’s Low Vision Clinic and Viewfinder provide personalized vision services to help persons with any visual impairment maximize their remaining vision when surgical or other interventions are no longer beneficial.
Vision Loss
LOW VISION is the term used to describe a patient whose functional vision is not fully corrected with conventional lenses. Problems range from visual impairment to legal blindness. This may result in the loss of independence and an inability to perform daily tasks. The loss of vision may be caused by a condition that a patient is born with or one that develops later in life.
Common Causes
- Head Injury
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Premature Birth
- Albinism
- Optic Atrophy
- Corneal Disease
Vision Loss
LOW VISION is the term used to describe a patient whose functional vision is not fully corrected with conventional lenses. Problems range from visual impairment to legal blindness. This may result in the loss of independence and an inability to perform daily tasks. The loss of vision may be caused by a condition that a patient is born with or one that develops later in life.
Common Causes
- Head Injury
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Premature Birth
- Albinism
- Optic Atrophy
- Corneal Disease
What is Vision Rehabilitation?
The vision rehabilitation process involves designing a treatment plan that is customized for a patient’s specific needs. The optomitrist at our Low Vision Clinic will provide a measurement of the patient’s vision and a prescription of optical aids to help a person use their remaining vision more effectively.
The goal of the evaluation is to increase independence, enhance school performance, and obtain gainful employment, and driver’s license qualifications. Personal and vocational safety is always emphasized with any treatment options.
The examination involves a personal patient interview, assessment of the health of the eyes, evaluation, and training of optical aids.
What is Vision Rehabilitation?
The vision rehabilitation process involves designing a treatment plan that is customized for a patient’s specific needs. The optomitrist at our Low Vision CLinic will provide a measurement of the patient’s vision and a prescription of optical aids to help a person use their remaining vision more effectively.
The goal of the evaluation is to increase independence, enhance school performance, and obtain gainful employment, and driver’s license qualifications. Personal and vocational safety is always emphasized with any treatment options.
The examination involves a personal patient interview, assessment of the health of the eyes, evaluation, and training of optical aids.
Optical Aides
Below are some examples of optical aides.
- Magnifiers
- Specialized Glasses
- Telescopic Systems
- Customized Tints
- Electronic Adaptive Aids
- Closed Circuit TV (CCTV’s)
Optical Aides
Below are some examples of optical aides.
- Magnifiers
- Specialized Glasses
- Telescopic Systems
- Customized Tints
- Electronic Adaptive Aids
- Closed Circuit TV (CCTV’s)
Enrollment
With the help of the FBC Vision Rehabilitation Service, people of all ages can overcome the hurdle of vision impairment and begin to see the world in a whole new way. Please contact us. We may be able to help you or someone you know who lives with low vision.
For more information, please call: 602-337-8257
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