Low Vision Clinic
About VIa's low vision clinic
WHAT DOES OUR LOW VISION CLINIC DO?
Your ophthalmologist will continue to monitor and treat the health of your eyes. Our Doctor of Optometry, Certified Low Vision Optometrist, will perform a thorough evaluation of your vision, talk with you about your goals, and determine what additional vision rehabilitation services will help you achieve those goals.
What is Vision Rehabilitation?
Vision Rehabilitation includes an array of professional services that help to maximize safety, independence, and quality of life following vision loss. Services may be provided in the home, school, or workplace.
WHAT CAN OUR LOW VISION CLINIC HELP WITH?
- Reading small or standard print
- Identifying medications / dosage instructions
- Keyboarding / computer use
- Watching television
- Recognizing faces
- Identifying and organizing household items
- Telling time
About our provider Dr. Morgan Roehm
Dr. Roehm, a Buffalo Native, grew up knowing she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. After shadowing many different medical professions, she found a love for optometry. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mercyhurst University in 2014. She then obtained her Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in 2018.
Dr. Roehm found a passion for Low Vision during an externship at the Buffalo VA Medical Center Low Vision Clinic where she provided low vision care. While practicing primary care optometry, she completed her certification in Low Vision.
Dr. Roehm is excited to join the committed team at Visually Impaired Advancement and help her patients maximize their vision and independence. When not caring for patients, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends
What can I expect during the low vision exam?
We’ll discuss your vision loss.
We will begin by gathering an extensive health history and getting information about you and how vision loss affects you, your family, and your life. We’ll ask that you bring any items that you’re currently utilizing, including any eyeglasses or magnifiers, with you to our low vision clinic.
We’ll educate you and answer important questions.
We’ll talk with you about your eye condition and answer your questions on what you might experience moving forward. We suggest having a friend/family member with you in the exam room since there is much information.
We’ll maximize your vision.
Our Low Vision Specialist will be trying a variety of lenses to assist you in seeing at a distance and reading print. We’ll talk about lighting and how it affects your ability to perform activities of daily living. If applicable, we’ll make recommendations for additional vision rehabilitation services that might be beneficial in maximizing your independence. We often hear from our patients that they wish they would’ve known about us or come to see us sooner.
If you’re having difficulties related to your sight, turn to VIA for help. Our vision loss rehabilitation services can get you back to where you were before your vision loss. Contact VIA today to learn more.
clinic locationS
MAIN CAMPUS
1170 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
SATELLITE LOCATIONS
3580 Sheridan drive suite 150
amherst, Ny 14226
235 Windward Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
clinic hours
Monday – Thursday
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
To make an appointment at one of our locations,
please call us at (716) 888-4556