Low Vision Rehabilitative Services

Low Vision rehab is the enhancement of poor vision by the use of magnifiers, telescopes, high power bifocals and other reading devices. If your vision is 20/50 or worse, you are considered to have low vision. Our goal is to use this special equipment to bring your vision to a level that allows you to do the tasks you have no longer been able to do. We hope to maintain your independence as much as possible. Low vision rehabilitation does not cure the disease process that has occurred, but simply allows you to compensate for the visual loss. Even with special reading devices, it takes more time and patience to do the things you once enjoyed with your healthy vision.

If you are severely visually impaired and low vision equipment is not helpful, we may refer you to blind services in your county for further assistance.

It is rare for insurance companies to pay for low vision equipment, including Medicare. There is a wide range of costs for this equipment, and you should be prepared to make a sizeable investment if you want to find equipment to help your low vision needs. Most insurance companies, however, do pay for the office consultation.

For low vision services, contact our office to schedule a low vision consultation with Dr. Brenda Edwards or Dr. Laura Brammer at 913-362-3210.