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Low Vision Centre - RNIB Judd Street

Summary: Information about our Low Vision Centre within RNIB Judd Street, London.

• Who are we?
• Where are we?
• What do we do?
• Definition of low vision
• Appointment process
• Providing information
• Who can be referred to us
• Who can refer people to us
• Contact us

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Who are we?

The RNIB Camden and Islington Low Vision Centre is a partnership project between RNIB, Camden and Islington Primary Care Trusts and Camden and Islington Social Services.

Where are we?

Based on the ground floor of RNIB Headquarters:

105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE

How to get to RNIB Judd Street

What do we do?

We provide a specialist rehabilitation service for people who have been diagnosed as having low vision.

This enables people to get the help they need by looking at their everyday needs and difficulties. This service is available to people who have been referred to us by Camden or Islington.

Definition of low vision

Low vision is defined as a sight problem which is not correctable by spectacles. It mainly affects older people.

There are many ways in which people with low vision can be assisted to retain their independence. The Low Vision Centre is an appointment only service, but RNIB can provide useful information and details of other low vision assessment services.

Appointment process

There are three stages to the process:

• Rehab assessment – find out the problems and discuss goals
• Optometric assessment – find the solutions and establishes which magnifying devices and other equipment will be of most help (spectacles, low vision aids, other services)
• Training – use of the equipment can be explained and tried out in a real life situation and how to maintain the equipment (e.g. changing batteries).

Stage 3 may take place at the service user’s home.

Providing information

The Centre provides all its information in large print or on tape.

We also stock RNIB’s wide range of leaflets on all aspects of vision. Anyone referred to the Low Vision Centre can use the leaflets to help them understand their own eye condition.

As the Centre is part of RNIB, we can also direct people to other RNIB services. We may also link people into the statutory Social Services system if that is appropriate.

Who can be referred to us

Residents of Camden or Islington

Who can refer people to us

• Hospital eye services
• GPs
• Occupational therapists
• Optometrists – e.g. high street opticians
• Self-referrals

Contact us

Contact us between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Telephone 020 7391 2241 or 020 7391 2053, or email lvreception@rnib.org.uk.

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Content author: e&esoutheast@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 08/04/2008 18:38