Title

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Sepulveda VA 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 Blind and Low Vision Rehabilitation clinic provides a comprehensive low vision eye exam with a focus on functional abilities.  Referrals are then made to our Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinators who will further evaluate Veterans' level of independence in the home and in the community to make referrals to appropriate rehabilitation therapists.  Services include:

  • Visual Skills:  Use of remaining vision or text to speech technology for accessing printed materials.  Use of optical and electronic devices for near or distance magnification.
  • Living Skills:  Activities of daily living including eating methods, kitchen management, organization methods, accessing entertainment, managing finances, communication, self-care.
  • Orientation & Mobility:  Safe, independent travel skills with or without a mobility aid such as white cane, support cane, or walker.  Training in the community to know where one is, where they're going, and safely getting there.  Training can include street crossings, use of public transportation, and/or use of GPS devices.
  • Assistive Technology:  Use of smart phones, tablets, or computers with adaptive settings to accommodate for vision loss.  Training provided on using built-in accessibility features or software to enhance accessibility.
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?
No
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
310-268-4654
Label
Blind and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Building 200
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
2nd floor, Gold Team
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
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Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
310-268-4654
Label
Blind and Low Vision Rehabilitation