Description
Evaluate and provide therapy for individuals with low vision to maximize use of remaining sight for daily activities, using optical and electronic devices, visual skills training, environmental modifications, and client education in coordination with eye care and rehabilitation teams.
- • Conduct functional low vision evaluations, including acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, reading speed, and lighting assessment.
- • Interpret assessment results to develop individualized low vision rehabilitation plans with measurable goals.
- • Train clients to use optical devices such as handheld and stand magnifiers, telescopes, spectacle-mounted systems, and glare-reducing filters.
- • Train clients to use electronic magnification and assistive technology, including CCTVs, OCR/text-to-speech, screen magnification, screen readers, and smartphone accessibility features.
- • Teach visual skills such as eccentric viewing/PRL, scanning, tracking, fixation, and saccadic strategies.
- • Optimize lighting and reduce glare; recommend environmental modifications for home, school, and work.
- • Teach contrast enhancement, organization, and tactile/auditory labeling strategies for everyday tasks.
- • Instruct in large-print reading, legible handwriting, and note-taking techniques.
- • Provide training for ADLs using low-vision strategies, such as medication management, money identification, and meal preparation.
- • Obtain, fit, trial, and maintain low vision devices; guide clients in device selection and care.
- • Educate clients and caregivers about eye conditions, prognosis, coping strategies, and device use.
- • Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation counselors, and educators to coordinate services.
- • Refer clients to eye care, orientation and mobility, counseling, or other services when needs exceed scope of practice.
- • Monitor client progress and outcomes; adjust rehabilitation plans based on performance and goals.
- • Document assessments, device trials, training sessions, progress, and follow-up outcomes.
- • Provide consultation, in-services, or workshops for clients, families, teachers, or community groups.
- • Conduct home, workplace, or classroom visits to assess tasks and recommend accommodations.
- • Participate in continuing education, certification maintenance, and professional development activities.
- • Teach self-advocacy and how to request accommodations and assistive technology at school or work.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
