NEW YORK—Lighthouse Guild is offering ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents free access to an eLearning program titled, “Introduction to Vision Rehabilitation.” The program is designed to provide ophthalmologists with an introduction to vision rehabilitation and basic strategies to help their patients. It is self-paced, divided into 10 modules and can be completed within two hours.

Dr. Alan R. Morse, president and CEO of Lighthouse Guild said, “It is important that all ophthalmologists understand how vision rehabilitation can help their patients. Providing patients with information about vision rehabilitation options and initiating referral to services as early as possible in the treatment process is crucial to improving their quality of life.”

The 10 modules review terminology, the impact of vision loss and highlight the importance of vision rehabilitation services. The program also discusses optical principles and selection and use of low vision devices.

The “Introduction to Vision Rehabilitation” program is made possible in part by support from the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation. The program is accessible on the One Network of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) website.