The Overbrook Low Vision Clinic

Any student enrolled in an Overbrook School for the Blind home, itinerant or campus-based program is eligible for a free eye exam through the Overbrook Low Vision Clinic.

Comprehensive optometric and functional low vision assessments are provided through the Low Vision Clinic so that every student receives a thorough eye examination to determine the necessary optical correction and appropriate low vision aids. Medical and educational strategies are then combined to promote optimal visual abilities and performance.  

Purpose of Examinations:

Optometric examinations to determine optical corrections, low vision aids, and materials needed to allow the best use of vision when traveling and in educational, daily living and work settings

• Determine visual skills and teaching methods needed to promote use of vision with and/or without use of low vision devices
• Provide ongoing and updated ocular and optometric information when students transition into new programs
• Complete student health files and educational portfolio
• Follow-up and problem solving for students receiving prescriptive glasses and device training

COLLABORATING FOR SUCCESS

The Overbrook Low Vision Clinic functions as a collaborative program with Salus University and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Pennsylvania Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services. This collaboration allows for:

• Accurate visual assessments for young students and students who are difficult to test
• Evaluations that are timed in conjunction with program admissions and critical transitions
• OSB staff, student and parent training
• Community Service

For more information please contact Jo Ann McNamee at 215-877-0313, ext. 218 or joann@obs.org.

You can find the Low Vision Clinic Request for Evaluation Forms here if you are interested in having your child seen and evaluated.