LOW
VISION SERVICE
OF THE
HELEN KELLER SOCIETY
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
ESTABLISHED IN 1998
+27 21 531 5311 | +27 82 053 3731
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
You’re clearly not blind but you can’t see clearly
What IS LOW-VISION
It isn’t blindness as limited sight remains. Low vision can include blind spots, loss of central or peripheral vision, poor night vision and blurred vision. Common causes are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetes, detached retinas and trauma and genetic eye conditions.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a functional assessment done by Occupational Therapists to establish the impact of low vision on the whole person and then look for possible solutions .
We see clients of all ages at our low vision service.
Coping with low vision is more than just using a magnifier
Information about various eye conditions
Information about lighting and glare protection
UV glare protection glasses
Low vision assistive devices
Magnifiers handheld and electronic
Low vision computer software/solutions
Introduction to coping with skills of daily living
Basic mobility training
Ongoing assistance in our network of monthly support groups
Information about /referral to other low vision service providers in the community
COTTAGES
Our desire is that Low Vision Service be accessible to all people needing low vision assistance, regardless of their means
RESOURCE CENTRE
(by appointment only)
We stock or are able to source most of the following items:
- UV glare protection glasses
- Magnifying lamp
- Hand held magnifiers
- Electronic magnifiers
- Magnification screen reading software
- Large print computer keyboard
- Large print keyboard stickers
- Symbol canes
- Long canes
- Low vision badges
- 20/20 black pens
- Bold lined paper
- Writing frames
- Signature guide
- Money stick
- Bump dots and locator dots
- Audio bibles
- Large print playing cards
- Talking watches, clocks, calculators and kitchen scales
- Liquid level indicators
FUNDING
The Low Vision Service is funded by the Helen Keller Society and the generosity of donations from the public.
Although we do not charge for our services, clients are encouraged to make a donation to the service if they are able to.
When funds are available we try to assist disadvantaged clients in the acquisition of necessary low vision aids and magnifiers.
CONTACT US
Elspeth Campbell
Bev Richardson
Michelle Mc Diarmid
We do not do eye tests.
Our service, established in 1998, is run by occupational therapists.
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Mobile Number
If we are not available to take your call PLEASE leave a message, and we will call you back.
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ADDRESS
Low Vision Service of the Helen Keller Society
2A Links Drive
Pinelands 7405
Cape Town
South Africa