WEIGEL WILLIAMS CENTER FOR VISUAL REHABILITATION

Below I have listed half of the pages from the Weigel Williams center in Nabraska. I love their motto - The Place For Renewed Hope and Help for those with low vision. As I said before I only recently received low vision rehab after being low vision for almost 50 years. You can find more information at their site:

http://www.unmc.edu/lowvision/index.cfm?L1_ID=1&CONREF=21

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation

 

     38th Ave. and Jones St.  

704 South 38th Avenue, 

Omaha, NE 68198-6085

402-559-2463

lowvision@unmc.edu
www.unmc.edu/lowvision

  
Low Vision Rehabilitation Services 



We help people with low vision use their remaining vision by:

• Carrying out an in-depth low vision evaluation.The evaluation is done by an opthalmologist or optometrist.  Information obtained from this evaluation is used to develop a vision rehabilitation plan.
  
• Testing to determine the location of the best remaining vision. 
  This testing is done on persons with certain eye conditions such as macular degeneration.  The equipment used for this test is a Scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO).  Results from the SLO test help to identify the position to hold the eye in order to line up and use the best remaining vision.  This technique is called "eccentric viewing."
• Prescribing low vision devices such as high-powered glasses, magnifiers and telescopes.  Training in the proper use of the low vision devices is provided by an occupational therapist.  Certain devices such as magnifiers and low vision glasses are loaned, making it possible to practice with devices at home prior to purchase. 
• Offering the opportunity to try high tech devices such as CCTVs, video magnification reading machines and adaptive computer technology.
• Discussing home adaptations such as marking oven dials, reducing glare with window treatments, using task lighting, and much more.
• Training in daily living skills such as techniques for cooking safely, taking care of the household, personal grooming, keeping financial records and managing medications.
• Giving pointers on how to avoid falls and injuries.
• Introducing community low vision resources. 
• Offering support group meetings.
• Visit Details
  
  
  If you make the decision to participate in the vision rehabilitation program at the Weigel Williamson Center, this is what you can expect at your visits.
  
  First visit to the Center (3 hours)
  
  Interview
  
       
  
• Discussion of how low vision has affected your lifestyle
• Identification of your goals for vision rehabilitation

Vision Mapping

    

• Completion of an SLO test which will map the location of your best remaining vision

Low Vision Exam
    
    

• Conducted by one of our low vision doctors
• Testing of near or reading vision, distance vision and your ability to see contrast
• Review of your visual needs and goals
• Determination of low vision devices and training activities which will help you achieve your goals

Second visit to the Center (1 1/2 hour)

Review of Goals

• Review of your vision rehabilitation goals with an occupational therapist
• Setting of short and long term goals based upon your interests and skills

Training in Use of Low Vision Devices

    

• Training by an occupational therapist in the use of your prescribed low vision devices
• Review of instructions on how to practice with low vision devices at home and carry out activities of daily living

Community Resources

• Introduction to community resources that will improve your quality of life 

Training Sessions (1 to 2 hours)



Your occupational therapist will continue to work with you to meet your vision goals at the Weigel Williamson Center.  One or two sessions may also be held at your home.
  
Training will help with activities such as:

• Reading and writing
• Preparing meals
• Managing finances
• Doing hobbies and crafts
• Shopping and more

Final Visit (30 minutes)



After your rehabilitation goals have been met, you will visit with your low vision doctor to:

• Review your vision rehabilitation program
• Receive answers to any questions that you may have

A summary report will be sent to your primary eye doctor.


Clients Served by the
Weigel Williamson Center



Anyone who is visually impaired is eligible to receive services at the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation. The most common conditions causing low vision are macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, stroke and hereditary diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.

Should you schedule an appointment?

If you are living with low vision, you should schedule an appointment:

Are you having difficulty reading the newspaper, a book or your mail?
Are you having difficulty performing routine household tasks?
Are you having difficulty seeing the TV?
Are you having difficulty recognizing a person across the room?
Are you having difficulty seeing curbs and cracks in the sidewalk?

Low vision means that your vision is interfering with your ability to carry out daily activities and that your vision cannot be improved with regular glasses, medication or surgery.

If you are living with low vision, we offer hope and help.

Low Vision Store

Store Hours:

8 a.m. to  4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

The Low Vision Store has such items as large number watches, large number calendars, large number playing cards, check guides, signature guides, needle threaders, low vision games for children and much more.

A few of the low vision items available in the store are listed below:

You may call 559-2463 to place an ord

20/20 Felt Tip Pen--$1.25 
Jumbo Print Playing Cards (1 deck)--$3.50
Low Vision Bingo Card--$1.50
Large Number Measuring Cups/Spoons -- $15.00
Large Print Cookbook--$3.00
Bump Dots--Orange--$3.00
Big Eye Needle--$1.50
Needle Threader--$3.50
Extra Large Wall Calendar -- $8.50
Swing Arm Lamp--$14.00



http://www.unmc.edu/lowvision/