Prevent Blindness Northern California

Low Vision Clinics

Specialized low vision aids sometimes examinations, fittings or prescriptions. Some groups listed under EDUCATION AND RECREATION also offer low vision services. Some low vision centers are:

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Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County

225 Laurel Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950,
Telephone: (831) 649-3505    Fax: (831) 649-4057
Website: http://www.blindandlowvision.org
Email: vision@blindandlowvision.org

Instruction in daily living skills, orientation & mobility, braille, low vision assessment & evaluation, training in use of low vision aids, recreation, support group, low vision clinic, demonstration sale of low vision devices, demonstration of assistive technology.

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Blind Babies Foundations

1841 Franklin Street, 11th Floor, Oakland CA 94612,
Telephone: (510) 446-2229    Fax: (510) 446-2262
Website: http://www.blindbabies.org
Email: bbfinfo@blindbabies.org
Free / Low Income

Families of infants and preschoolers (ages birth to sixth birthday) who are visually impaired/blind receive early intervention services in their homes. Consultation with ophthalmologists and schools. Family support and referrals. Serves the following counties: Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Napa, Marin, San Mateo, Kings, Tulare, Solano. Please call main Oakland office for services in all locations.

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Braille Bibles International

P.O. Box 378, Liberty MO 64069-0378,
Telephone: (800) 522-4253    Fax: (877) 882-4253
Website: http://www.braillebibles.org
Email: info@braillebibles.org
Free / Low Income

Free to braille readers. King James and New King James versons of the Bible. "The Children's Bible in 365 stories" for older children. The Beginner's Bible in print/Braille for preschoolers. Decision Magazine in Braille. Bible Promise Book, Concordance and Bible Dictionary ($100). For a small donation, have Large print and Audio Bibles.

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California Pacific Medical Center

Low Vision Service, 2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco CA 94115,
    Fax: (415) 923-3949

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Enhanced Vision Systems

5882 Machine Drive, Huntington Beach CA 92649,
Telephone: (888) 811-3161    Fax: (714) 374-1821
Website: http://www.enhancedvision.com
Email: evinfo@enhancedvision.com

Enhanced Vision is the leading developer of innovative products designed specifically for people who have macular degeneration and other low vision conditions. We have helped thousands of visually impaired people regain their independence by providing the ability to read, write, watch TV, movies and live again.

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Enterprise Optometry Center

Low Vision Department, 3080 Victor Avenue, Redding CA 96002-0215,
Telephone: (530) 222-3166

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Family Vision Care- Low Vision Clinic

817 Coffee Road, Bldg. D, Modesto CA 95355,
Telephone: (209) 524-3881    Fax: (209) 524-6261
Email: hujsac@msn.com

Provides low vision evaluations and training in activities of daily living by an occupational therapist. Training can include use of optical devices, adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques.

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Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael CA 94915,
Telephone: (415) 499-4000    Fax: (415) 499-4035
Website: http://www.guidedogs.com
Email: information@guidedogs.com

Qualified blind men and women, over age 16, can receive guide dogs and in-residence training in the use of those dogs at no cost.

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Lighthouse of the North Coast


Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

2830 G Street, Suite #B-1, Eureka CA 95501,
Telephone: (707) 268-5646    Fax: (707) 268-5647
TTY/TDD: (707) 268-5655
Website: http://www.lighthouse-sf.org/northcoast
Email: northcoastinfo@lighthouse-sf.org
Free / Low Income

Provides services people with vision loss in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. Services include information and referrals, independent mobility assessments and instruction, daily living skills, workshops, magnification demonstrations, telephone support groups and assistive technology assessments and training.

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LS&S, LLC

P.O. Box 673, Northbrook IL 60065,
Telephone: (800) 468-4789    Fax: (877) 498-1482 (toll free)
TTY/TDD: (866) 317-8533 (toll free)
Website: http://www.lssproducts.com
Email: info@lssproducts.com

Comprehensive product catalog available, with products, aids, and devices for low vision, blind, hearing impaired, and deaf. LS&S serves state and local agencies, schools and universities, the Veterans Administration, not-for-profits, and individuals across the U.S.

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Macular Degeneration Support, Inc


MD Support

3600 Blue Ridge, Grandview MO 64030,
Telephone: (816) 761-7080    Fax: (816) 761-7080
Website: http://www.mdsupport.org
Email: director@mdsupport.org
Free / Low Income

Information and support for people affected by macular degeneration and related diseases or the retina.

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Marin Low Vision Clinic


(Marin Senior Center-Whistlestop)

930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901,

By referral from eye doctor only.

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Plextor LLC


Shinano Kenshi Co

830 Hillview Court, Suite 210, Milpitas CA 95035,
Telephone: 408-719-3000    Fax: 408-719-3030
TTY/TDD: (530) 885-0326
Website: http://www.plextor.com
Email: sales@plextor.com

Manufacturer of Plextalk Daisy talking book player and recorder, DVD, CD and Digital Video solutions

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Society for the Blind Inc.- Low Vision Clinic

Sacramento Society for the Blind, 2750 - 24th Street, Sacramento CA 95818,
Telephone: (916) 452-8271    Fax: (916) 452-2622
Website: http://www.societyfortheblind.org
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org
Free / Low Income

Youth, senior and career development programs, support groups, training in daily living skills, orientation and mobility, braille and adaptive computer skills. Low vision exams, sale of low vision devices, training on low vision technology.

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Spectrum Optometric Center


Low Vision Clinic


Telephone: (408) 739-0591    Fax: (408) 739-0593
Email: contact@drkimho.com

Low Vision Care, examination, treatment and management of vision impairments not fully treatable by medical or surgical proceedures.

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Stanford Health Services Low Vision Clinic


Department of Ophthalmology

Department of Ophthalmology, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room A-175, Palo Alto CA 94305-5308,
Telephone: (650) 723-6995    Fax: (650) 725-6619

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University of California at Davis, Department of Ophthalmology


Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic

Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento CA 95817-2307,
Telephone: (916) 734-6602    Fax: (916) 734-6992

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University of California School of Optometry


UC Berkeley Low Vision Clinic

230 Minor Hall, University of California, Berkeley CA 94720-2020,
Telephone: (510) 642-5726    Fax: (510) 642-4025
Website: http://www.caleyecare.org

Low Vision Clinic and Special Visual Assessment Clinic for the Handicapped. Low Vision Clinic and Special Visual Assessment Clinic for the Handicapped. Basic care includes a thorough assessment of visual and neurological systems. If further testing or treatment is needed, we provide referrals to one of our specialty services, such as contact lenses, low vision, ocular disease, binocular vision and vision training, infant and children’s vision, and refractive surgery. Our Eye Wear Center also offers a full-range of spectacle selection

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