Title

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

 Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services. Our clinic services include:

The mission of Blind Rehabilitation Service (BRS) is to assist eligible Veterans and active duty Service members with a visual impairment in developing the skills needed for personal independence and successful reintegration into the community and family environment.

WHO WE SERVE: Veterans and active duty Service members with vision loss that cannot be corrected with regular eyeglasses and who are having difficulty with one or more tasks.

WHAT WE DO: We provide care coordination, assessments and therapeutic instruction to help Veterans reclaim the confidence and skills needed to lead an independent, fulfilling life after vision loss.

SERVICES:

  • Lifetime Care Coordination -  Varying degrees of intervention to meet individualized goals and rehabilitation needs.
  • Adaptive Vision Skills -  Providing therapeutic instruction on how to maximize remaining vision to complete tasks, such as accessing printed material.
  • Daily Living Skills - Using visual and non-visual strategies to complete daily living tasks, such as financial management, organization skills and food prep/kitchen safety.
  • Orientation and Mobility - Acquiring skills and techniques that will increase awareness of the environment and safety while traveling.
  • Assistive Technology - Performing tasks with different devices, software, and smart technology to overcome the challenges of visual impairment.
  • Adaptive Recreation - Exploring opportunities of health and wellness through sports, leisure and recreational

    activities.

TREATMENT SETTINGS:

  • Residential training
  • Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation programs
  • Telehealth
  • Short-term residential rehabilitation programs
  • Outpatients clinics
Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Service location
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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