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Low Vision Services
It's amazing how much easier it is now to do the things that I love - the simple things, like watching TV for example. Guide Dogs SA.NT provided the tools I needed to make this possible - it's just wonderful."
Betty Krek, Vision Services Client
WHEN GLASSES JUST AREN'T ENOUGH
Have you lost some of your vision?
Our Occupational Therapists and Orthoptists can teach people who are blind, or have a vision impairment, independent living skills.
They work on an individual basis with clients providing assistance with:
- Magnification provision and training
- Functional Vision Assessment
- Vision Counselling
- Daily living activities
- Adaptive aids
- Lighting recommendations
WE CAN HELP
Our staff provides practical help, advice and equipment to assist with daily living.
Perhaps you are having problems with:
- Crossing the road
- Cooking meals
- Travelling on public transport
- Hobbies like knitting, sewing or bowls
- Shopping
- Watching TV
- Walking up and down stairs.
RANGE OF EQUIPMENT
We have a range of equipment to help people with low vision including:
- Magnifiers
- Large print and tactile daily living aids
- Talking clocks and watches
- Large print playing cards
- Needle threaders
- Liquid level indicators (useful for making hot drinks safely).
APPLY FOR SERVICES
Free to clients
Follow the link to our online inquiry form or call us on 1800 GuideDogs to apply for services or to find out more information.
BROCHURE
Click here to view a copy of the Low Vision Services brochure.
Low Vision Services brochure - PDFFor more information on what an optometrist can do for you and how to find the right optometrist, please visit the Optometrist Association of South Australia (SA) website.
