Low Vision

Many patients with retinal problems will benefit from a low vision evaluation. Low vision rehabilitation includes a variety of programs and services to help people with visual limitations to function better. Low vision services include:

•  Occupational training to assist people whose vision interferes with their   work duties.
  
•  Magnifiers to assist in reading and other close visual tasks.
  
•  Mobility training for people whose vision loss interferes with their ability to   get around on their own.

Illinois Retina Associates does not provide low vision services. However, we do refer patients to an appropriate facility when indicated. If your vision loss is interfering with your ability to read, drive or perform other necessary activities, ask about whether a low vision referral would be appropriate for you.

While we hope that you would consider Illinois Retina Associates your first choice in treating low vision, we are not the only source of information on this eye problem. You are just a click away from finding more information on this subject at the following websites:

Foundation Fighting Blindness
http://blindness.org

Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org

Lighthouse International
http://lighthouse.org

Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation
http://www.deicke.org

Society for the Prevention of Blindness
http://www.preventblindness.org

Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
http://eyehealthillinois.org

American Academy of Ophthalmology
http://eyenet.com