Partnering to Provide Comprehensive Care

The Pediatric Low Vision Clinic at Clovernook is operated in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Ophthalmology Department. The clinic provides comprehensive low vision evaluation and rehabilitation services for children aged 3-21 with visual impairments to enhance remaining vision for children with permanent vision loss. These services are offered at no cost to families and are primarily funded by Clovernook and its generous donors.

A transdisciplinary team of professionals specializing in ophthalmology, low vision, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility, and education complete an individualized low vision evaluation and rehabilitation plan for each child. Evaluations last approximately one hour.

What to bring:

completed paperwork provided by the clinic team
eyeglasses and any low vision devices or assistive technology currently being used
favorite toys
examples of schoolwork

Following an evaluation, you will receive a detailed report with recommendations for parents, caregivers, teachers, and doctors. A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) will also contact you.

For more information, or to make a referral, contact Mel Klayer, 513-636-3513, melody.klayer@cchmc.org.

This project was funded in part by a grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is the region’s leading community foundation, serving an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Through trusted partnerships and thoughtful stewardship of community assets, GCF builds a more vibrant, opportunity-rich, and equitable region for everyone – now, and for generations to come.

Low Vision Clinic Referral Form

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