While magnifiers cannot restore vision, they can allow you to use your remaining vision more effectively and efficiently.

The center's specialists can prescribe the best devices for:
1. Seeing objects up close or at a distance
2. Reading
3. Writing
4. Viewing television
5. Completing crafts and hobbies

Training In Activities Of Daily Living
The center's occupational therapists will help you learn to safely and independently complete those daily activities that are now difficult because of your vision loss.

These activities include:
1. Identifying and managing medications
2. Paying bills and managing finances
3. Using the telephone
4. Applying make up and shaving
5. Preparing meals and cleaning
6. Shopping
7. Completing crafts and hobbies

The therapists will help you learn to:
1. Use your vision enhancement equipment to complete daily activities
2. Use your remaining vision more efficiently in activities
3. Complete activities without using television
4. Make your home a safe place to live