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Second Sense - Beyond Vision Loss

What You Need to Know About Your Low Vision Exam

Thursday, December 5 - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A low vision exam is different from the regular eye exam you would receive from a medical eye care provider. This exam involves determining whether a magnification device or other adaptations can enhance your vision. The information obtained in this type of an exam can help you improve your ability to function if you are affected by eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration or other eye diseases.

To help you better understand how a low vision exam can help you, we welcome Dr. Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO, associate professor of optometry and coordinator of Low Vision Rehabilitative Services at the Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute. Dr. Matchinski will explain what you can expect from your low vision exam and answer your questions regarding certification of legal blindness, driving and more.

You’ll learn:

  • what you can expect during a low vision exam
  • what different instruments are used
  • why glasses don’t always make your vision better
  • how different eye conditions reduce vision

Time for questions is available after Dr. Matchinski’s presentation. To join this important presentation, call our conference line, 312-809-1004. For questions, email Kathy Austin.