Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation
Our Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation Service helps patients with vision loss ranging from mild visual impairment to legal blindness. These patients typically suffer from macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. In our clinic, they can try out magnification equipment (high plus glasses, telescopes, handheld and stand magnifiers) as well as a closed circuit television magnifier (CCTV) that enlarges reading material and projects it onto a TV monitor.
An occupational therapist works with patients—either in our clinic or in their homes—to help them achieve independence in daily activities. Patients receive help in using aids that assist in activities such as financial management (writing checks, paying bills), meal preparation, employment requirements, and hobbies.
Low Vision Specialists
Ann Arbor—734-764-5106
Additional Resources
Support Groups
- Living with Low Vision
- U-M Turner Geriatric Clinic
- List of Low Vision Support Groups in Michigan (pdf)
