Vision Rehabilitation Centre
Overview
Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected completely with glasses, contact
lenses, medication or any surgical treatments.
Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have vision impairment, and of these, at least 1 billion
people have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. We
strive to help decrease this burden by providing customized visual rehabilitation solutions.
Who We Are
The Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Centre at Dr. SCEH was established in 2001 with the
commitment to advocate and provide services so that persons with vision impairment improve
their visual skills and abilities with the residual vision.
A child can be born with low vision (congenital) or suffer vision loss during childhood. Vision
loss can be caused by disease or damage to the eye or to visual areas of the brain. In Children
with Vision impairment it does not mean that they cannot learn, but it means they need to
learn in a different way. A child with low vision may need vision-enhancing devices, changes to
the classroom or teaching modified to fit their needs.
Our team strives in many ways to help so the patients with low vision so that they can continue
to do things that are important to them.
Key Facts & Figures for year 2022
Our Experts
Conditions We Treat
Low vision- The vision rehabilitation team helps to find ways to continue to do tasks despite the
vision loss with the help of various low vision devices, Assistive Devices offering training
program in doing computer work with special software, using Smartphone and different Apps
etc.
A corneal opacity is the whiteness on the transparent cornea that decreases vision when present in the center and is cosmetically unsightly. We perform corneal transplant surgery to improve vision in case of central corneal opacities and perform colouring of the opacity called tattooing when the indication is cosmesis.
Corneal ectasias is where the shape of the cornea changes due to progressive thinning. We provide treatment for halting the progression as well as correcting the vision.
From a farmer who suffered an injury while working in the field, to an acid victim, to children with thermal burns, we see such stories everyday in our clinics. We are equipped with manpower and willpower to bring them back to normal life and help them see better with their eyes.
We have specialists to deal with uneven unsightly corneas affected from diseases like Steven Johnson Syndrome, Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid, chemical burns and offer the latest stem cell based therapies and eyelid skin grafting procedures to such patients.
Our eye surgeons have become among the most trusted experts in refractive surgeries, having performed countless successful procedures over the course of their career—and helping patients get an improved “outlook on life”.
Low vision- The vision rehabilitation team helps to find ways to continue to do tasks despite the vision loss with the help of various low vision devices, Assistive Devices offering training program in doing computer work with special software, using Smartphone and different Apps etc.
- Heredo – macular
- Degeneration
- Albinism
- Nystagmus
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Age-Related Macular Disease
- Glaucoma
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Optic Atrophy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Routinely performed procedures
Low vision affects each individual differently. Intervention requires looking beyond conventional method of vision-improvement and to focus on the patient’s problem in managing the day to day tasks.
Vision Enhancement Center provides following services
- Clinical Services
- Low Vision Devices
- Early Intervention Services
- Educational Guidance
- Digital Resource Training
- Computer Skill Training
- Braille Teaching
- Orientation & Mobility Training
Vision Rehabilitation Center is developed exclusively for children with Multiple Disability alongwith visual impairment. The center provides Educational Guidance and offers Vision Stimulation Therapy for children with
- Cortical Visual impairment
- Cerebral Palsy
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Developmental delay
- Visual processing disorder – Visual discrimination, figure ground perception, visual memory, visual motor integration, visual closure, visual spatial orientation
Other Facilities
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ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training given for people who are having complete vision loss or advance low vision. We teach them the necessity of mobility, general importance of white cane, and train them the techniques to use it. -
UJAALA
The computer center “UJAALA” aims to help the visually impaired gain access to teaching capabilities and make them computer literate by using assistive technologies like NVDA and JAWS. In a 3 month long course the students are taught basics of computer, usage of word and excel and also how to use mail applications like outlook and Gmail. The students are also taught the use of Google Drive for easy storage of their documents, which can be easily shared when they apply for jobs or need to share their documents. -
Vision Enhancement Center
Vision Enhancement Center has all the equipment and diagnostic tools necessary for vision assessment in patients. The department provides a full range of different types of Optical, Non –Optical and Electronic magnifiers including the Telescopes, Hand held Magnifier, Stand Magnifier, Portable Digital Magnifier, CCTV, Filters to help people with low vision make the best use of their existing vision.
OUR EDUCATION, PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH FIGURES (2022)
Education
OTHER FACILITIEs
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ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training given for people who are having complete vision loss or advance low vision. We teach them the necessity of mobility, general importance of white cane, and train them the techniques to use it. -
UJAALA
The computer center “UJAALA” aims to help the visually impaired gain access to teaching capabilities and make them computer literate by using assistive technologies like NVDA and JAWS. In a 3 month long course the students are taught basics of computer, usage of word and excel and also how to use mail applications like outlook and Gmail. The students are also taught the use of Google Drive for easy storage of their documents, which can be easily shared when they apply for jobs or need to share their documents. -
Vision Enhancement Center
Vision Enhancement Center has all the equipment and diagnostic tools necessary for vision assessment in patients. The department provides a full range of different types of Optical, Non –Optical and Electronic magnifiers including the Telescopes, Hand held Magnifier, Stand Magnifier, Portable Digital Magnifier, CCTV, Filters to help people with low vision make the best use of their existing vision.
Projects
LiQd Cornea- Supported by Pandorum
Why SCEH
Losing vision or experiencing low vision does not necessitate giving up activities; rather, it may require learning new ways to engage in them. At SCEH, we stand with you on your journey to discover methods of enhancing your remaining vision. We offer a wide range of low vision devices that can help maximize your visual potential.
Our Rehabilitation team is composed of enthusiastic and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing solutions tailored to your specific eye condition, visual requirements, and social environment.
For any further inquiries about Low Vision Devices and Vision Rehabilitation, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 011-43524444 (Ext.262) email: sceh@sceh.net
