The Lions Low Vision Center
- An interdisciplinary center for low vision evaluation, resources and rehabilitation.
- The Center is a community partnership of the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine/Department of Ophthalmology, The School of Allied Health Sciences/Department of Occupational Therapy, and the Lions Clubs International.
- Individuals whose vision cannot be corrected by traditional means, such as eye glasses or surgery, may benefit from services and devices to make the most of the vision they have left.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Low Vision Evaluation – An optometrist specializing in low vision assesses the level of functional vision. The goal is to determine how to use remaining vision effectively to perform necessary or desired tasks with the help of low vision devices.
Activities of Daily Living – Occupational therapists specializing in low vision collaborate with the optometrist to evaluate a person’s functional performance with every day activities. Areas of evaluation and treatment include but are not limited to: reading, writing, diabetes self-management, cooking, home management, pre-driving skills and safety in the home.
Dynavision Rehabilitation – The Dynavision is a device to help rehabilitate patients with visual motor problems. The Dynavision can help improve scanning strategies, eye/hand coordination, reaction time, visual attention, and visual processing skills required with functional mobility and driving.
LOW VISION CLINICAL STAFF
Sandra Fox, OD – Director
Melva Pérez Andrews, MBA, OTR, CLVT®
Norma Vitela – Patient Representative
Parking is free for patients and is located on the southeast side of the Allied Health Sciences Building.