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Vision Rehabilitation Clinic

Who We Are
The Vision Rehabilitation Clinic is a direct service component of the
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at Western Michigan University. We evaluate remaining vision, prescribe appropriate low vision aids, and provide training in their use. Low vision care does not
cure the cause of vision loss, but rather enhances the remaining vision for maximum use.

Who Can Benefit?

• Anyone who is losing the ability to be independent due to vision loss
• Anyone who has a partial loss of sight resulting from the following:
  
  • Macular degeneration
  • Cataracts
    
  • Glaucoma
  • Stroke or head injury
    
  • Diabetic retinopathy

What Problems Are Addressed?
Visual difficulty with any of these tasks:

• Reading mail, menus, price tags, and labels
  
• Watching television or live performances
  
• Seeing store signs or road signs
  
• Identifying medicines
  
• Seeing walk/don't walk signals; seeing curbs and stairs
  
• Writing checks and writing signature
  
• Seeing clearly in sun, glare, or low light
  
• Operating a computer
  
• Completing job or school tasks

What We Can Do

• A complete functional vision assessment including near and
  distance acuity measurement as well as visual field-testing
  
• Lighting and glare evaluation to determine the most effective type
  and intensity of light and light filters to reduce glare
  
• A thorough eye examination by a certified low vision optometrist
  
• An evaluation of a variety of low vision devices that will
  enable the patient to be more independent in daily tasks,
  which may include:
  
  • Low vision magnifiers
  • Video magnifiers
    
  • Microscopic reading eyewear
  • Glare and light control
    
  • Telescopic systems
  • Computer modifications
    
• Information and referral for other services available to persons
  with vision impairment
  
• Training in the most effective use and care of the recommended
  visual aids
  
• When appropriate, the loan of devices for trial at home

SPECIAL SERVICES
Our clinic has the latest optical aids from Ocutech, Designs for Vision, Eschenbach, and others. We also have a large selection of video magnifi ers (CCTV) from Optelec, Telesensory, Magnasight, Enhanced Vision Systems, and Pulse Data.