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The common causes of
permanent central vision loss are age-related
macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. We
perform therapies aimed at preserving and
sometimes restoring vision. In many cases, we
cannot stop what nature started, and patients are
left with limited vision. This can change a
person's life negatively and is terribly
frustrating. The goal of this handout is to give
you information regarding options and resources
that will help you make the most of the vision you
have. These are general suggestions and may not
apply to your specific case. Also, in some
diseases, a person's vision may be changing and
what is helpful now may need to be modified in the
future. Low vision stores have useful tools to
help with any level of vision loss. |
Best corrected
vision better eye:
| 20/40
to 20/60: |
Lighting
- good, strong lamp from behind.
Glasses - strongest reading add (from your
eye doctor).
Magnifiers - hand held or
chest-supported.
Driving restricted but not prohibited. |
| 20/70 to
20/150: |
Lighting,
glasses, magnifiers as above.
Contact Vision Loss Resources and State
Services for the Blind. Low vision training
is valuable.
Large print books. See resource
list.
Closed-circuit TV ("reading
machine") may be helpful.
Driving restricted and limited to 20/80 or
better in Minnesota. |
| 20/200 or
worse: |
Lighting,
glasses, magnifiers as above.
Contact Vision Loss Resources and State
Services for the Blind. Low vision training
is often helpful.
Closed-circuit TV ("reading
machine") can be very helpful.
Books on tape. See resource list.
No driving. |
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Low
Vision Resources
| General |
Minnesota State Services for the Blind and
Visually Handicapped
2200 University Ave. W., #240
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-642-0500
State Services for the Blind for Northern
Minnesota
320 W. 2nd Street, Suite 205
Duluth, MN 55802
218-723-4600 or 1-800-657-3752
Vision Loss Resources
1936 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-2222
Vision Loss Resources
216 Wabasha St. S.
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-224-7662
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Phillips Eye Institute Vision Rehabilitation
Center
2215 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-775-8866
State Services for the Blind for Northern
Minnesota
320 W. 2nd Street, Suite 205
Duluth, MN 55802
218-723-4600 or 1-800-657-3752
University of Minnesota Vision Rehabilitation
Phillips - Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St. SE 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-4400 or 1-800-937-4393
Lighthouse for the Blind
4505 W. Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-624-4828
St. Luke's Hospital Vision Rehabilitation
Program
915 East First Street
Duluth, MN 55805 218-726-5519 or 1-800-321-3790
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Minnesota Low Vision Store
1076 Co Rd B
Roseville, MN 55113
1-800-505-7318 or 651-489-4194 |
Minnesota Low
Vision Store
821 3rd Avenue
SE
Rochester, MN
55904
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Lighthouse Low Vision Products
938 Andresen Drive
Escondido, CA 92029
1-800-453-4923 Fax Number: 1-800-368-4111
Independent Living Aids
200 Robins Lane
Jericho, NY 11753-2341
1-800-537-2118
Telesensory Low Vision Products
2200 West University Ave., #180
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-203-2200
Allied Technologies Inc.
11440 Lakeland Drive, #101
Maple Grove, MN 55369
1-800-267-5350 or 763-425-8660
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| Miscellaneous |
IRS (Tax exemptions for the visually
impaired)
1-800-829-1040
Division of Motor Vehicles (Drivers License
Testing) 651-297-3298
Courage Center Driving Assessment Program
763-520-0637
Free Directory Assistance
1-800-500-3453 - for McLeod Customers
1-800-244-1111 - for Qwest Customers
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