Low Vision Rehabilitation |
What is Low Vision Rehabilitation?
What is a Low Vision consultation?
Do I qualify?
Where can I get a consultation?
Is there a charge?
How do I sign up? |
| What is Low Vision Rehabilitation? |
A normal part of the aging process is diminished vision. People whose vision cannot be corrected with prescription lenses often can improve their remaining sight by using special lighting or non-prescription magnification equipment. At Braille Institute we provide one-on-one consultations with Low Vision Rehabilitation specialists who can help you determine the correct devices for your degree of vision loss.
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NEW AND NOTEWORTHY:
Dr. Bill Takeshita is now associated with Braille Institute as our Consulting Director of Low Vision Services and Training!
Visit his web site: www.drbillfoundation.org
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| What is a Low Vision Consultation? |
A Low Vision Consultation will analyze your particular vision needs and provide you with demonstrations and recommendations of various assistive devices, such as special lamps and non-prescription magnifiers, closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) and other visual aids. |
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| Do I qualify for a consultation? |
You must have a referral from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or health-care provider, but you need not be legally blind.
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View/download: Physician Referral Form (12 KB) |
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| Where can I get a consultation? |
Consultations are available at Braille Institute's Sight Center in Los Angeles and our four other regional centers. Our Outreach Program also offers consultations at nearly 100 locations throughout Southern California. In addition, our traveling Mobile Solutions vehicles offer consultations and have some adaptive items for sale. |
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| Is there a charge? |
There is no charge for a Low Vision Rehabilitation consultation. However, a referral from your ophthalmologist, optometrist or health-care provider and an appointment are required. |
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| How do I sign up for a consultation? |
Once you have the medical referral, simply call the Regional Center nearest you and schedule an appointment for your consultation.
Or call 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) to schedule an appointment. |
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| Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 installed on your computer in order to view/downoad PDF (portable document format) forms. This software is free and can be downloaded by clicking here, or on the graphic logo below: |
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