Miami Lighthouse for the Blind - Services




601 SW 8th Ave, Miami FL 33130 · 305.856.2288


	Upcoming Events
	September 13th, 2008 Ophthalmic Nurses' CEU Seminar
	September 22nd, 2008 A Vision for Non-Profit Governance
	October 15th, 2008 White Cane Day
	November 12th, 2008 Share the Vision Luncheon

Low Vision Services

Low vision means that even with regular eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery a person finds everyday tasks difficult. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking watching television and writing can seem challenging. Low vision affects people of all ages, in the home, on the job and at school. Family members or friends have a hard time understanding what someone with low vision can see. For example a person with Macular Degeneration has a loss of central vision and cannot see things straight ahead. Someone with Glaucoma has a peripheral field loss, which affects a person’s side vision.

Low Vision Rehabilitation may help a person to lead an active lifestyle and maintain independence. The Miami Lighthouse Low Specialist will demonstrate a full range of products from magnifiers, lamps, daily living aids to video magnifiers (cctv’s) and screen magnification for those who are computer savvy. This demonstration is hands-on to assist you in maximizing your remaining vision through training, magnification, lighting and glare control.

For more information, please contact Nashieli Garcia.