Low vision can result from a variety of diseases, disorders and injuries that affect the eye, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Though low vision cannot be corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, there are treatments that can improve a person’s quality of life. At the MultiCare Good Samaritan Low Vision Program, our staff is committed to helping people with low vision regain and maintain independence.
Our rehabilitation specialists will:
- Assess your visual impairments.
- Train you in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Educate you about techniques that compensate for low vision.
- Teach you adaptive strategies and techniques for functioning independently.
Once treatment begins, we will work closely with your physician and make referrals to other medical specialists if necessary.
A prescription is required for all treatments. For a referral, contact your ophthalmologist, primary care physician or optometrist. For more information, call 253-697-7900.