CABVI’s Syracuse Low Vision Clinic expands

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) officially cut the ribbon on its Low Vision Clinic expansion in Syracuse on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Several local business leaders, members of CenterState CEO and Onondaga County representatives joined CABVI to mark the occasion as the agency looks forward to future growth in Central New York.

The newly unveiled areas include an expanded exam room, diagnostic testing room, and a space for occupational therapy. At the Low Vision Clinic, CABVI’s specialists use state-of-the-art equipment to complete comprehensive assessments and create custom care plans for individuals with vision loss.

Vision Services in Syracuse are now expanding to accommodate a growing need, with more than 10,000 people self-identifying as visually impaired in Onondaga County alone.

“Including Onondaga County, CABVI provided vision services to nearly 22,000 people last year and we suspect the number will grow a lot now that we are operating here out of Onondaga County,” said CABVI CEO, Ed Welsh.

CABVI has been operating at its headquarters in Utica since 1929, and established its presence in the Syracuse area in 2017 at 6050 Court Street Road. At that facility, CABVI provides not only vision services, but employment opportunities for people with vision loss in its warehouse and call center. Currently, the Syracuse facility employs 40 staff members, 30 of whom are legally blind.

Through extensive outreach, CABVI has fostered partnerships with local healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in supporting individuals with visual impairments.

Anyone seeking low vision care can either reach out to their eye doctor for a referral or call CABVI directly at 315-797-2233.