Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) provides low vision care that helps individuals with vision loss make the most of their remaining vision. CLB's doctor of optometry will introduce you to adaptive aids and techniques that enhance your vision and help you retain your independence.

If vision loss is interfering with your life, let Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind help!

man_with_glassesWhat is Low Vision?

Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses or contacts, surgery or medication. Low vision affects people of all ages and backgrounds.

Low vision is still usable vision. CLB can help you maximize your remaining eyesight so you can continue to enjoy your lifestyle and pastimes.


Low Vision Evaluations

Low vision care starts with a low vision evaluation. Through special testing techniques, CLB's Doctor of Optometry determines which devices can best improve or assist low vision. Special lenses, prisms, magnifiers, light filters and other technologically enhanced devices may be prescribed to augment and improve vision impairments.

A low vision evaluation begins with an evaluation of your vision history, your limitations and your goals. The next step is to evaluate visual acuity, visual fields and ocular health. Once these steps are complete, the patient explores possible adaptive aids. These aids include high-powered glasses, magnifiers, telescopic devices, special lighting or glare filters and electronic devices.

Following this assessment, you will explore alternatives to help maximize your vision. Solutions often include high-powered glasses, magnifiers, telescopic devices, special lighting or glare filters and electronic devices.

Low vision evaluations take place in MD and Washington, DC at the following locations:

Silver Spring, Maryland:
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-0894
Fax: 301-589-7281

Riverdale, Maryland:
6200 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
240-737-5109

Washington, DC:
1825 K Street, NW
Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20006
202-454-6400

Hours: Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information, to schedule an appoinment or to request a brochure, please contact Tiffiany Jones at (240) 737- 5109