Pewaukee Low Vision Services

Low vision consultations are now available at our Pewaukee Optical Consultants office!

Low vision exams and consultations are a special eye care service provided by our Pewaukee eye doctors who have special training in low vision rehabilitation. Low vision exams are much more comprehensive than a typical optometric or ophthalmological exam.

Loss of central vision commonly occurs from conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, stroke, or other diseases. Low vision exams can be most helpful when previous eye glasses, surgeries, injections, or medications cannot restore the loss of central vision. A low vision exam with a certified low vision specialist will help determine the best course of action to assist individuals in regaining their independence.

Questions to ask your eye care professional during your low vision consultation should include:

• What changes can I expect in my vision?
• Will my vision loss get worse? How much of my vision will I lose?
• Will regular eyeglasses improve my vision?
• What medical/surgical treatments are available for my condition?
• What can I do to protect or prolong my vision?
• Will diet, exercise, or other lifestyle changes help?
• How can I continue my normal, routine activities?
• Are there resources to help me in my job?
• Will any special devices help me with daily activities like reading, sewing, cooking, or fixing things around the house?
• What training and services are available to help me live better and more safely with low vision?
• Where can I find individual or group support to cope with my vision loss?

We recommend bringing a family member or significant other to your low vision consultation for support. Once a personalized vision plan has been established, low vision rehabilitation can begin. The main goal of low vision rehabilitation is to improve the everyday activities of a person who has had some loss of functional vision. Functional vision is a person’s ability to integrate the components of vision to effectively accomplish a life task, such as reading, writing, self-care, cooking, and getting around.

Low vision rehabilitation includes:

• A thorough review of previous ocular surgical and medical records
• Calculating the amount of magnification needed to read and write
• Measuring the refractive power to see faces, TV, and signs
• Evaluating the best magnifiers for home, restaurants, and paperwork
• Identifying the most comfortable and effective light for reading
• Comparing optical and digital magnification for best function
• Connecting to other professional rehab providers for special needs such as mobility, grief support, and occupational training
• Prescribing strong reading glasses to see better up close
• Education and answers about eye health and vision function

Low vision exams are offered by Dr. Christina Petrou of Optical Consultants Pewaukee. Please call Bill Poetz at 262-521-9383 with any questions or for more information about our low vision services.

Pewaukee Optical Consultants offering low vision exams and services, call 262-521-9383 today for more information!