Download Low Vision Clinic Brochure in PDF - Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Download Low Vision Clinic Brochure in PDF - Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Download Low Vision Clinic Brochure in PDF - Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
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We understand that low vision is an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual experience. When your<br />
vision loss is limit<strong>in</strong>g what you want<br />
to see, we are here to help.<br />
To f<strong>in</strong>d out more:<br />
The Chatswood <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Vision</strong> <strong>Cl<strong>in</strong>ic</strong> is<br />
a free service. A referral from an eye<br />
specialist or doctor is not necessary,<br />
however it can be helpful.<br />
Chatswood <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Vision</strong> <strong>Cl<strong>in</strong>ic</strong><br />
Book<strong>in</strong>gs are essential and can be<br />
made by call<strong>in</strong>g (02) 9412 9300.<br />
The cl<strong>in</strong>ic is located at:<br />
2 Thomas Street<br />
Chatswood <strong>NSW</strong><br />
(next to Chatswood tra<strong>in</strong> station)<br />
A non profit, un<strong>in</strong>corporated jo<strong>in</strong>t venture of<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>Dogs</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>/<strong>ACT</strong> and the School of<br />
Optometry and <strong>Vision</strong> Science, U<strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
GDN0059 - 2 02/04/2012
Do you…<br />
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• f<strong>in</strong>d read<strong>in</strong>g difficult?<br />
• f<strong>in</strong>d TV harder to see?<br />
• have difficulty recognis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
faces?<br />
• have trouble read<strong>in</strong>g signs?<br />
• have problems with light<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
If any of the above relate to you,<br />
or someone you know, please<br />
contact us.<br />
Chatswood <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Vision</strong> <strong>Cl<strong>in</strong>ic</strong> is a<br />
demonstration and assessment<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ic that is well-stocked with high<br />
quality aids, such as:<br />
• Spectacle magnifiers<br />
• Clip-on magnifiers<br />
• Hand-held magnifiers<br />
• Stand magnifiers<br />
• Pocket magnifiers<br />
• Various lamps and light<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Magnify<strong>in</strong>g lamps<br />
• Video/digital magnifiers<br />
• Monoculars<br />
• CCTV<br />
At the Chatswood <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Vision</strong><br />
<strong>Cl<strong>in</strong>ic</strong> you will be seen by our<br />
orthoptist and optometrist, who<br />
specialise <strong>in</strong> low vision, and will:<br />
• assess your current vision needs;<br />
• recommend aids to assist you <strong>in</strong><br />
your chosen tasks;<br />
• provide a referral to <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>Dogs</strong><br />
for orientation and mobility or<br />
further low vision services, if<br />
needed; and<br />
• recommend referral to an<br />
ophthalmologist or optometrist if<br />
required<br />
Follow-up and review<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tments are also available.