Assessments

You may attend different kinds of assessments at the Low Vision Clinic, depending on your needs.

LOW VISION ASSESSMENT

Unlike a typical eye examination, a low vision assessment determines what level of vision you have and how you are using your vision.

Low vision assessments are provided by residency-trained optometrists (optometrists with specific training in low vision rehabilitation), optometric residents, and interns.

This assessment evaluates all aspects of your vision including:

• how sharp your vision is
• your peripheral vision
• your colour vision
• your ability to see contrast

We will explain your vision to you in easy-to-understand terms.

VISION AIDS ASSESSMENT

Your low vision assessment will likely also include a vision aids assessment.

This assessment will:

• evaluate which visual aids might help you complete tasks like reading or daily activities
• help you consider factors like cost, and ease of use when choosing a device

We are a Regional Assessment Centre (RAC) for technological vision aids under the Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

OTHER SERVICES

• Training on prescribed devices

• Suggestions for environmental modifications to make the most of your vision

• Counselling for you and your family on adjusting to vision loss

• Connections to other government programs and resources

• Assistance applying for Assistive Devices Program (ADP) funding to help purchase devices

• Optometric assessments for the Vision Waiver Program

• Prescription, fitting and training for Biotpics for Bioptic Driving