Low Vision Rehabilitation
Call for an AppointmentMany tools are available when vision loss or impairment has affected your ability to perform life’s daily activities, especially those you enjoy. Our team of low vision specialists conducts a thorough evaluation to understand your concerns and assess your visual limitations. We develop a low vision rehabilitation plan that may include a range of therapies, services, and low vision aids. We recommend changes to your living and working environments and offer rehabilitation strategies to reduce your visual challenges. We also help you adjust emotionally to your condition.
Duke Health offers locations throughout the Triangle. Find one near you.
Comprehensive Care for Your Low Vision Needs
You'll Work with a Team of Specialists
You will work with an optometrist who specializes in low vision assessment. Depending on your specific needs, you may also benefit from the services provided by our occupational therapist and certified driving rehabilitation specialist, certified low vision therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We also work with occupational therapists who provide home-based care in Wake, Durham, and Guildford counties.
Compassionate, Supportive Environment
We offer patient support services, including educational materials, low vision rehabilitation resources, and a dedicated social worker to help you and your loved ones minimize the emotional impact of vision loss on your quality of life.

Insurance Concerns
Most third-party payers, including Medicare, cover our professional services.
Where you receive your care matters. Duke University Hospital is proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide. They are why our ophthalmology program is ranked seventh in the nation and is the highest ranked program in North Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report for 2020–2021.