Low-vision program

	Dynavision tests eye-hand coordination, reaction time, peripheral vision and tracking skills.

Occupational therapy offers vision rehabilitation to patients with vision loss that impacts safety and independence with activities of daily living. Daily activities affected by vision loss include reading, writing, medication management, driving, productive employment, safe and independent kitchen skills, functional and safe mobility and recreational activities. Commonly encountered diagnoses include brain injury or tumors, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Find out more about low vision

About our program

Visual impairments assessed and treated

Treatment options

• Eccentric fixation (a compensatory treatment technique used  macular degeneration)
• Compensatory skills (ways to accommodate) for vision loss or impairment
• Safety and independence training in activities of daily living and functional mobility
• Adaptive devices (PDF) for visual impairment
• Home evaluation with modifications to improve safety and independence

Frequency and duration of treatment will vary based on patients’ diagnosis and the speed at which improvement can be expected.

Specialty equipment

• Dynavision. A computerized light board that tests and reinforces eye-hand coordination, reaction time with and without distractions, attention to peripheral vision and tracking. Dynavision is a useful tool for predriving assessments.
• Visual perimeter. Assesses peripheral fields and perception of light intensity. It is used to aid in educating about and treating for such difficulties.
• Campimeter. A portable evaluation tool that measures patients’ field of vision.

Locations

View Park Nicollet locations that provide this service.

Contact information

General information, scheduling: 952-993-5900

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