Low Vision Rehabilitation

Low vision rehabilitation provides training and education for individuals with visual impairment and their families to increase safety and independence performing daily tasks. By receiving training to improve their quality of life and reduce their frustrations with daily tasks, many clients can remain safely in their own environment and continue to enjoy their daily activities.

Common Conditions Treated

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Cataracts
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Neurological Impairments such as hemianopsia (loss of vision in part of the visual field)

Services Provided

Our occupational therapist has advanced training in eye-related diseases and low vision rehabilitation.

• Training and education for all types of magnification and low vision devices
• Training in adaptive techniques to perform daily activities such as:
  • Medication management
  • Food preparation
  • Finances
  • Reading activities

How to Get Started

Please consult your eye doctor or physician for a referral and call 540-536-5126 to schedule an appointment. Vision rehabilitation is covered under Medicare, and most insurance companies reimburse the cost of this occupational therapy.

Locations

• Page Memorial Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Warren Memorial Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation