Low Vision Rehab Is the Standard of Care in Palm Harbor, FL
Low vision rehabilitation is a process that helps individuals with significant vision loss due to eye disease or injury adjust to and make the most of their remaining vision. Watch the video to learn how the specialists at NuEyes Low Vision Solutions are helping make low vision rehabilitation the new standard of care.
Request an AppointmentWhy Rehabilitation, Not Just a Device, Is the Goal
For many years, low vision care focused mainly on prescribing a single magnifier or pair of glasses and sending the patient on their way. Today, leading eye care organizations recognize that true low vision rehabilitation — an ongoing, structured process — produces far better long-term outcomes than a device alone.
Low vision rehabilitation can involve a variety of strategies, including:
- Prescribing magnifying devices and specialized low vision glasses
- Training in the use of adaptive technology
- Teaching techniques, such as eccentric viewing training, for completing daily tasks
- Adjusting lighting, contrast, and glare in your home environment
The goal of low vision rehabilitation is to improve a patient’s quality of life and their ability to function independently — whether that means reading again, recognizing loved ones’ faces, or safely navigating stairs and sidewalks.
How This Approach Benefits You
Because rehabilitation addresses the whole picture, not just one device, patients often see improvements that a single pair of glasses alone couldn’t provide. This is why our low vision evaluations are designed to look beyond visual acuity, assessing contrast sensitivity, field of vision, and your specific daily goals before recommending a plan.
If you’d like to hear directly from a patient who has been through this process, read about one patient’s personal experience with low vision rehabilitation, or learn more about what low vision rehabilitation therapy actually involves session by session. You can also review the eye diseases most commonly treated with this approach, or see our full range of low vision treatments. New patients can learn what to expect at their first visit on our New Patient Center page.
Low Vision Rehab is the Standard of Care: Frequently Asked Questions
What is low vision rehabilitation?
Low vision rehabilitation is an ongoing process that helps patients with significant vision loss adjust to and make the most of their remaining vision, using a combination of devices, training, and adaptive techniques.
Why is rehabilitation considered better than a single device?
Rehabilitation addresses your overall visual function and daily habits, not just one task, which tends to produce more lasting improvements in independence and quality of life than a device alone.
What does low vision rehabilitation involve?
It can include specialized glasses, adaptive technology training, techniques like eccentric viewing training, and adjustments to lighting and contrast in your home.
Is low vision rehabilitation covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Our team can help you understand your specific benefits before starting a rehabilitation program.
How long does low vision rehabilitation take?
Timelines vary depending on your specific needs and goals, but rehabilitation typically involves a structured series of sessions over several weeks.
How do I get started with low vision rehabilitation?
The process begins with a comprehensive low vision evaluation, which helps us determine the right rehabilitation plan for your specific vision loss.
