Low Vision Therapy FAQs - Therapy and Physical Fitness - Medical Services

What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that deals with enhancing a patient's ability to be as independent as possible in meaningful daily activities, which may include:

Preparing meals
Managing finances
Reading mail
Identifying labels
Managing medications
Getting dressed
Grooming and self-care skills
Enjoying leisure activities

How can an occupational therapist help me with low vision?
An occupational therapist can assist you in the following ways:

Teaching to utilize your remaining vision to complete activities
Training in the use of adaptive equipment
Modifying the activity so it can be performed with reduced vision
Adapting the home to enhance safety and task performance
Referring to community resources

What can friends and family of a person with low vision do?
There are many things friends and family can do to assist someone with low vision:

Stay educated about the person's vision ability

Help and support a person with low vision in adapting his or her home to keep it safe and functional

Help a person with low vision access community resources

Consult the doctor to obtain a referral for occupational therapy

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