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The inability to perform daily tasks makes life extremely difficult. The IU School of Optometry Low Vision Rehabilitation Service staff helps patients regain some independence in such activities as reading, paying bills, recognizing faces, maintaining balance and walking, enjoying hobbies, returning to work, managing household tasks, driving, and classroom participation.
Our low vision specialists provide care and advice. They supply a variety of visual enhancement devices to help you (or your loved one) maintain independence and quality of life.
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What can vision rehab do? |
R e a d i n g
Optical devices to enlarge text and increase contrast expand reading ability. Vision therapy can improve eccentric viewing (EV), a technique to move blind spots out of the way, and can improve scanning abilities. [more info] |
D r i v i n g
Dispensing of optical technologies coupled with extensive training provides a comprehensive dirvers rehabilitation program. [more info] |
R e t u r n i n g t o W o r k
Vocational rehabilitation, digital magnifiers, and specialized software can help some patients return to work. [more info] |
W a l k i n g a n d B a l a n c e
Prism lenses, visual field expanders, and therapy stabilize vision. Dizziness and resultant falls are minimized. [more info] |
A D L s
Optical device training for ADLs (activities of daily living) is best done in the home or simulated home environment. [more info] |
H o b b i e s a n d A c t i v i t i e s
Low vision rehabilitation can be tailored to meet the demands of any hobby or activity (e.g., piano, painting, sports, nature). |
C h i l d r e n a n d L e a r n i n g
Help is available for visually impaired children who need assistance in vision information processing and vision-related learning disorders. [more info] |
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