*** Due to changes in our office for Covid Protocols – We have stopped providing Low Vision Services ***
Low Vision and blindness can be the result of eye problems developed at birth or ocular disease later in life. AMD – Age related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy are some of the leading causes of permanent vision loss. Dr. Edward Chan provides low vision service in conjunction with the CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Specialized devices are shown to utilize the remaining vision available and enhance it to restore dignity and functional vision for daily life. Many of our patients have been told by their optometrists and ophthalmologists that they are permanently blind and there is nothing more they can do. For many years they haven’t see the faces of loved ones and aren’t even able to read a large print book. Conventional eyeglasses, contacts lenses and medical/surgical therapy are no longer helpful.
The clinic dispenses a variety of magnifers, filters and vision aids from suppliers such as Optelec, Aroga, and high quality German manufactured optics from Eschenbach and Schweitzer.
- Illuminated Handheld and Stand Magnifiers
- Digital Magnifiers such as the Pebble and Mobilux Digital
- Contrast enhancing absorptive filters such as NoIR
- Prescription Corning Medical Optics Photochromic Filters
- High powered prismatic magnifying reading glasses
- Distance Head-borne Telescopes
- Near viewing binoculars
- High powered near microscopes
ADP FUNDING INFO
Dr. Edward Chan is an authorized low vision provider with the ADP (Assistive Devices Program) run by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of Ontario. ADP program does NOT cover prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses (single vision, bifocal, or progressives) that can be dispensed by retail optical stores, except specialty aids for the visually impaired. The aids’ proper usage to maximize limited vision requires training from low vision providers.
Qualification for low vision assessment at this clinic is determined after comprehensive eye exams BY: a) your optometrist, b) your ophthalmologist, or c) referral from the CNIB. Any of these professionals must submit report(s) to us to confirm significant permanent vision loss in your BOTH eyes.
Eligibility for any ADP funding will be determined by application to MOHLTC after mandatory assessment by us. Once the application is submitted, the ADP approval process from the government takes 2-4 months. Please note: all low vision assessments by ADP-authorized optometrists in Ontario are not considered routine eye exams and are charged a professional fee that is not covered by OHIP / social assistance. This assessment (which includes demonstration, counseling & detailed instructions of a variety of vision aids, plus determining ADP qualification) usually lasts 1 to 1.5 hours.
To inquire about the referral process needed for Low Vision assessment & related fee, call 905-887-8907.