People with low vision – diminished eyesight that cannot be improved by corrective lenses, medical treatment or surgery – have another option.
The Visual Rehabilitation Program at Henry Ford Eye Care Services provides comprehensive rehabilitation to help people with macular degeneration and other low vision conditions make the most of their available eyesight. The program can also provide rehabilitation for patients with stroke-related vision loss.
The program offers the combined services of an ophthalmologist/certified low vision optometrist, who establishes the degree of vision loss, and an occupational therapist who tailors rehabilitation to an individuals needs, interests and visual capabilities.
Anyone whose vision is not good enough to accomplish their desired life activities may benefit from the Visual Rehabilitation Program.To schedule an initial evaluation, a report is requested from your primary care doctor including a diagnosis of the cause of visual loss. Full reports of your progress are communicated to your physician.
The Visual Rehabilitation Program is offered in two convenient locations:
Henry Ford Medical Center - Livonia
29200 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 523-1070
Henry Ford Eye Care Services - Grosse Pointe
15401 E. Jefferson Avenue
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 824-2401
People with low vision – diminished eyesight that cannot be improved by corrective lenses, medical treatment or surgery – have another option.
