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Low Vision Clinic
To make an appointment
for a low vision assessment or
an in-home consultation,
please call
786-362-7479.
 What
is low vision?
Low vision is a
visual impairment – not correctable by standard eyeglasses, contact
lenses, medicine, or surgery – that interferes with a person’s ability to
perform everyday activities. Low vision can result from a variety of
diseases and injuries that affect the eye. Many people with low vision
have age related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic
retinopathy.
Does low
vision affect people’s lives?
People with low
vision may experience physical, psychological and economic changes that
diminish their quality of life. Without assistance and training
individuals may be unaware of or have difficulty using assistive devices
designed to compensate for low vision and have problems completing tasks
of daily living.
In-home services for individuals with low
vision:
Miami Lighthouse
offers in-home services by our low vision occupational therapist for
individuals who need to make adjustments and modifications in their home,
which may include lighting, tactile markings, assistive devices and other
recommendations from referring physicians to increase safety and
independence in their home environment.
 Do you have difficulty with any of the
following?
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Reading books and newspapers
- Identifying coins and bills
- Reading labels
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Managing medicines
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Changes in lighting
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Navigating stairs, steps, curbs
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Crossing the street
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Living independently
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Performing self-care/grooming
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Using home appliances
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Locating grocery items
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Locating and using utensils
Services provided in the home or at Miami
Lighthouse:
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Optical and other low vision aids/equipment
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Adaptive reading skills
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Talking Book services
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Visual skills training
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Handwriting techniques
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Lighting recommendations
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Orientation and mobility training
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Daily living skills training
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Home safety recommendations
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Cooking safety suggestions
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Organizational skills
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Adaptive equipment
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Computer training
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Support Groups
Specialized Care Provided By:
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Optometric Physician
Specializing in Low Vision
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Certified Vision
Rehabilitation Specialists
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Certified
Orientation & Mobility Specialists
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Social Workers
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Occupational
Therapists
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Solutions Store
Manager
Miami
Lighthouse Solutions Store
At our Solutions
Store, a whole world of special magnifying devises exists to assist with
specific tasks, including bold line markers, hand-held magnifiers,
closed-circuit television, read/write systems and miniature spotting
scopes. Instructors are available to provide assistance with selection and
guidance on how to use one’s vision to its fullest potential. To contact
the Solutions Store please call 305-856-9100 or
click here.
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