FAQ - Questions About CABVI
What is low vision?
A person has low vision if they have a visual acuity of 20/70 or less, which cannot be corrected with glasses, contacts, pharmaceutical therapy, or surgery.
Which eye diseases can cause vision loss?
Some common eye diseases that cause vision loss are:
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic eye disease
Read more about how these diseases can affect your vision here.
Do I need a referral to access CABVI services?
You can access CABVI’s service through a referral from your eye doctor or a self-referral. However, if you contact us directly, we may still need to reach out to your eye doctor for your recent exam information.
What services does CABVI offer?
CABVI offers several vision services for those experiencing vision loss, including:
- Low vision treatment
- Vision rehabilitation therapy
- Orientation & mobility training
- Occupational therapy
- Assistive technology training
- Pre-school vision screenings
- Educational services
- Emotional support services
How do I attend a CABVI event?
CABVI holds fundraising events every year to raise money that will help support our programs and services. These include our $1 Million Lightning Bug Shootout, Vehicles for Vision Car Show, and Dark Dining.
For details on each event or how to register, visit our events page.
How can I apply to work at CABVI?
CABVI lists all of its open positions on our website here.
How do I contact CABVI?
You can reach CABVI Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 315-797-2233.
