Ophthalmology and Vision Science

Vision Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation for those with low vision is the norm in terms of medical care. A low vision rehabilitation programme may be available if you or someone you know has a vision problem. People with low vision can learn a number of skills to assist them in performing daily tasks with their remaining eyesight, and a doctor of optometry who offers low-vision rehabilitation services can help them restore their independence and enhance their quality of life. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association have both urged Medicare to fund low-vision rehabilitation services since 1999. Government and commercial organisations also include occupational therapy, rehabilitation training, and educational and career counselling. Nowadays, many Medicare providers have plans that cover some services for vision rehabilitation.