Low Vision
The low vision department provides low vision evaluations, and gives access to magnification equipment and adaptive aids. Lilac's low vision technician provides a low vision evaluation for free. Evaluations are by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10 am and 1 pm. If a particular magnifier is found to be effective, the participant may borrow the magnifier to try in his or her own home to further evaluate its effectiveness. This department has a wide variety of specialized magnification equipment, including CCTV's (closed circuit magnification devices), and various lighting sources. We offer magnifiers ranging from 2x to 12x.
Please note that the person that will use the magnifier, should undergo this free evaluation. With the many types of magnifiers and magnification levels available, seldom can a family member or caregiver choose the best magnifier for someone else's eyesight.
Adaptive Aids
When combined with rehabilitation teaching, adaptive aids help complete the training needed to maximize independence for our clients. Specialized adaptive aids may include long white canes, fluid level indicators, talking watches, talking clocks, talking calculators, signature guides and big bold tablets, big bold timers, large print address books, Count-a-dose glucose reading machines, special sunglasses, and much more. Lilac offers a wide variety of adaptive aids in order to meet the diverse needs of our participants. A loaner service of smaller visual aids is available on a limited basis.
