Services

LOW VISION EXAMINATION 

The Low Vision Evaluation that Hoover Services performs is a special type of clinical eye exam which consist of two parts. This exam is different from the normal eye exam, and does not involve dilating the eyes or examining the health of the eyes. The emphasis is on evaluating the functional vision of the eyes. The low vision examination consists of a series of functional tests, such as distance and near visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, color recognition, etc. The goal of this exam is to determine what strength of magnification may help a person to perform tasks which are difficult due to the vision loss.

The second part of the evaluation is the low vision education and training. The low vision therapist works with the patient to determine what type or style of magnification, within the power range the ophthalmologist has prescribed, is most useful, and evaluates what non-optical aids would help the patient to perform the tasks he/she is having problems with.

LOW VISION AIDS

Both optical & non-optical aids may be recommended during a low vision evaluation. Optical aids include devices such as high-powered magnifiers, telescopes or electronic devices. Non-optical aids include check writing guides, bold tip pens, yellow acetate filters, talking watches and clocks, large button phones, large playing cards, needles threaders, and more.

IN-HOME REHABILITATION

Adaptive daily living skills can be evaluated and taught by certified personnel. Instructional sessions may focus on task such as cooking, financial record keeping, sewing and lighting evaluations.

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY

This Service focuses on teaching the patient to travel safely in the community and in their home in spite of their vision impairment. This may include sighted guide techniques, cane travel, route travel, and sunware evaluation.
 
SUPPORT SERVICES

Individuals with vision loss can benefit from contact with other people and their experiences with visual impairments. Our Share Group meets regularly to provide information, support and instruction for patients coping with vision loss.

ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY

High-technology devices can be useful to some patients with low vision or blindness. The HOOVER VIEW, Vision Information & Education Works, showcases the latest technology such as close circuit televisions  (CCTVs) for the visually impaired. Here, patients and family alike can examine and "test drive" a multitude of devices, to evaluate and compare their usefulness for themselves.

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