There are occasional clinics in Seattle through the local vision agency,
Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted, run by optometrists,
for the most part. A great idea!

- Jackie McCraw

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Fowle" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] low vision workshops.


> Mary and all,
> One type of resource many don't know of are low vision clinics.
> These exist at some teaching hospitals and other large eye
> centers.  Sorry I don't know where except here in the S.F. bay
> area.
>
> The good ones have ophthalmologists and optometrists who
> specialize in knowing all the tricks of the low vision trade.
> This is beyond what medecine does to correct medical problems.
> More like what to do with what you have left.
>
> As we all know too well, your average ophthalmologist and/or
> optometrist hasn't a clue about dealing with low vision, but some
> of these specialists are great and very practical.
>
> So, after your eye doc gives up on you, go to your nearest
> teaching eye hospital and see if they have a low vision clinic
>
> Mary, you might find someone from such a clinic willing to come
> give talks to your workshop which could enhance your allready
> high degree of knowledge.
>
> tom fowle
>
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