Vision for Real Life
Where to Begin
Low Vision Optometry
We build everything around what you want to do.
Chadwick Low Vision Center offers specialized training and tools to help you utilize your remaining sight for the everyday tasks and hobbies that matter most to you. We assess your goals and your problems, then work to find a solution that fits.
Specialty Opticianry
Your prescription matters, but it may not tell the whole story.
Our opticians factor in your prescription and how you actually use your vision to design eyeglasses that maximize functionality and comfort for years to come. If your needs fall outside conventional options, we’re here to help you explore what’s available.
Eyeglasses & Frames
Just need new glasses? You’re welcome here, too.
We can fill your prescription and help you find eyewear that feels right and works for the way you use your vision. Our opticians can expertly guide you to find the right frames based on your prescription, face shape, skin tone and lifestyle needs.
Who We Help
A visit may be helpful when your vision makes everyday activities challenging, even with standard glasses, contacts, medicine, or surgery.
You don’t need to arrive with the answers. We’ll start with what’s difficult and work from there.Â
We regularly work with people who:
- Feel their current glasses help, but not enough
- Struggle to read, cook, recognize faces, or get around safely
- Have trouble adjusting between bright and dim spaces
- Find night driving, glare, or reflections make it harder to see
- Experience light sensitivity, migraines, or eye strain
- Notice trouble differentiating colors or objects
- Need pediatric eyewear, custom frames, or custom lens fits
- Have vision changes after stroke, brain injury, or concussion
A Full Optical Lab
With decades of experience crafting lenses for complex cases around the world, we can create and fine-tune everything from everyday prescription glasses to highly specialized, task-specific eyewear.
Because the lab is under our roof, we can fine-tune your lenses here instead of sending them away. See every step, from mold to final inspection.
What we make and fine-tune here:
- Everyday prescription eyewear and frame styling
- Specialty bifocals for hobbies, work, and recreation
- Therapeutic filters and functional tints
- Prism lenses, including for stroke and neurological recovery
- Pediatric frames and custom fits
What happens during your visit
Your visit begins with a conversation about what you’re experiencing, how you use your vision throughout the day, and what you would like to do more confidently and comfortably.
During your evaluation, we’ll consider:
- The lighting and glare you encounter day-to-day
- The distances you use for reading, screens, and other daily activities
- How your eyes move and work together
- Your current glasses and visual aids, both what is and isn’t working
From there, you’ll have an opportunity to try different lenses, filters, magnifiers, and devices as needed. We’ll help you make sense of the options and find a path forward that feels right for you, so you never have to figure it out alone.
Learn more about what to expect at your first low vision visit.
Questions? Contact Us
Optometrist appointments are required. Opticianry appointments are recommended, but not required. Scheduling ahead gives our opticians dedicated time to understand your needs and explore the solutions that may work best for you.