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Low vision simply means not being able to see as well as most other people.
South Wales Low Vision Clinic is an NHS funded clinic offering low vision assessments and certain magnifiers and low vision aids (LVAs)to patients in their own home.
Low vision simply means not being able to see as well as most other people even when you’re wearing glasses or contact lenses. For example, you may have low vision if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
If you already have a vision impairment or low vision, we can help you make the best use of the sight you have. We start by carrying out a low vision assessment and for instance, it may show that magnifiers or better lighting at home could help you. We can also advise you about other people and organisations who may be able to help you with transport, benefits or simple things to make life easier around the house.
Certain magnifiers and low vision aids (LVAs) are provided by the Low Vision Service and paid for by the Welsh Government. So, they won’t cost you a penny.
We Come to you.
We don’t have an office or practice for you to visit. Instead we visit you in your own home. We cover all addresses in Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen as well all addresses in the following postcodes, CF3, CF15, CF37-48
A free service.
Our clinic is funded by the Welsh Government via the NHS Low Vision Service Wales. Appointments are free, and where appropriate, a wide selection of low vision aids are as well.
How to Refer to Us
We accept referrals direct from patients as well as from all Primary & Secondary sectors, as well as all 3rd sector organisations and social services.
Referrals can be made via our NHS Wales email address Co7a6157@wales.nhs.uk
We have put together a template referral form you might wish to use. This lists all the information we need to process a referral. But, don’t worry if you cant fill in all the information. We will be able to contact the patient to fill in gaps.