Low Vision Service

The Low Vision Service at Children's Hospital Boston is one of the few services of its kind in New England devoted exclusively to meeting the unique needs of children with a wide range of visual disorders. The service is aimed at determining what visual aids can help children best utilize their remaining vision to its fullest potential--whether we are helping them to participate in school, read, write, see the blackboard or learn to drive.

A primary focus of a low vision assessment is to determine the benefit of magnifiers, telescopes, and technology to enlarge print such as a closed circuit television. Patients are evaluated by our pediatric optometrist, Kathyrn B. Miller, OD who has extensive experience in examining children with vision impairment. Dr. Miller can also review and suggest environmental alternations for the home and classroom to promote independence and safety.

For children with multiple disabilities where optical devices are not a consideration, the low vision exam focuses on evaluating functional vision and providing recommendations which may assist in developing appropriate educational strategies and support.