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Through the Lions Vision Center (LVC), the Lions Vision
Research Foundation and Wilmer are committed to supporting low vision research and
rehabilitation to minimize the disability caused by low vision and blindness. The
Center's professional staff includes physicians, optometrists, research scientists,
rehabilitation therapists, and ophthalmic technicians. Together they have created a low
vision rehabilitation program that has become a model for clinics elsewhere.
To find out about the Lions Vision Center's
current projects, go to:
www.lowvisionproject.org
The LVC has three integrated missions: research and
development, education, and patient care in low vision (uncorrectable vision loss).
All three missions brought to bear on the search for an understanding of the causes of low
vision, better management of patients, and, ultimately, effective treatments.
At the Low Vision Rehabilitative Service, a
multidisciplinary team of doctors and rehabilitative specialists works
closely with the patient, family, friends and the referring doctor to assist
an individual in regaining function lost by visual impairment. This
typically includes addressing vision issues causing problems with reading,
driving and activities of daily living.
Typical conditions seen at
this service include:
How to
contact the Lions Low Vision Clinic:
If you'd like more information about the Lions Low Vision
Service or want to set an appointment, please discuss it with your eye doctor. Then
you or your eye doctor should call the Center at 410-955-0580, Monday through Friday
between 8:30 and 4:30 EST, or fax them a request at 410-955-1829. They will send you
a letter confirming your appointment, and a questionnaire to fill out and return to them.
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