Outpatient
Low Vision Program
Low Vision Program
Siskin Hospital’s Low Vision Program is conducted by occupational therapists with specialized training in low vision.
The ultimate goal of the Low Vision Program is to help people with low vision safely perform daily activities.
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Who would benefit from the program?
People with less than 20/60 acuity (with glasses), or people with a loss of peripheral field or central vision.
The Low Vision Program helps improve independence with:
- Reading and writing
- Money management
- Cooking
- Shopping
- Mobility
- Medication management
- Telling time
- Using the telephone
Services include training in the use of visual aids. We can also perform evaluation and modification of the home environment to improve safety and independence, when appropriate.
Admission Guidelines
Referral to the program requires an order from your eye doctor stating “Occupational Therapy-Evaluate and Treat for Low Vision.” Referrals may be faxed to 423.634.4578.
Learn more about Siskin Hospital’s involvement with the Tennessee Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Project.
To learn more about the Low Vision Program, please call 423.339.1492 or e-mail lowvision@siskinrehab.org.
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Benefits of the Siskin Hospital System
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Benefits of the Siskin Hospital System
The benefits of being a patient in the Siskin Hospital System include:
- Convenient access to specialized evaluation and treatment equipment.
- Convenient access to therapists with advanced training in a variety of specialty areas.
- Convenient access to post discharge programs including support groups, vocational support and adaptive sports opportunities.
- Discounted rates at the Siskin Health & Fitness Center. Plus, your therapist can create a customized workout program for you at the Fitness Center.For more information about Siskin Hospital’s Outpatient Services, please call 423.634.1400 or email outpatient@siskinrehab.org.
Admission Form
Outpatient Rehabilitation programs at Siskin Hospital have the same holistic, interdisciplinary approach to care as our Inpatient programs. In addition to providing physical, occupational and speech therapy, we offer a variety of specialized services.
Our programs are developed in direct response to the needs of Chattanooga’s medical and patient communities. We offer evaluation, testing, and treatment previously only found in Nashville or Atlanta. From our heated pool to our high-tech equipment, the Outpatient staff delivers perhaps the most advanced patient care available in the region.
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