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.
Gives additional information on specific health concerns like glaucoma
and diabetes.
Includes stories of hope and independence from others living with vision loss.
Lighting Recommendations
Do you have questions about the best lighting for your home? Lighting that
is bright but does not cause glare can often improve the ability to see
small details.
Low Vision Rehab can provide recommendations on the optimal brightness
level for lightbulbs at your desk or other work station and also provide
a list of options for desk lamps or floor lamps that would work best.
These recommendations are tailored to each individual using a tool called
the LuxIQ2. This tool can also provide recommendations on the best type
of filter glasses to wear for persons who suffer from debilitating effects
from glare.
Music and Low Vision
Musicians who have vision loss often struggle to continue reading music,
and many give up singing or playing their beloved instrument because it
becomes too difficult to see the notes. These talented individuals can
often benefit from the technology available through Lime Lighter by Dancing
Dots. This program allows musicians to magnify their music to a level
where they can see it comfortably, and it offers many options to customize
the settings to meet each individual musician’s needs. Find more
information on Lime Lighter at
http://www.dancingdots.com/limelighter/limelightermain.htm.
If music is an important part of your life, then addressing your ability
to see music can be addressed during your occupational therapy sessions
in Low Vision Rehab. We can use a trial version of Lime Lighter to see
if this software is a good option for you and talk about other modifications
that may help you continue to enjoy singing or playing your instrument.
