COVID-19 NOTICE
During this COVID period, Low Vision Services is open for in person and telemedicine appointments. Our protocols require compulsory wearing of masks, a focused evaluation to limit face to face time in office, a limited waiting area that can only accommodate one family member, and you must call from your car before entering the office. Please complete and send registration forms prior to the appointment. Bring copies of insurance cards and have referring doctors email and updated eye reports sent to lowvisionservices@myupdox.com or faxed to 703-687-1744. Please call 703-652-7803 for appointments or for questions, please leave a message here.
Links & Resources
Resources
Prevention of Blindness Society:
Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation/Scholarship:
http://vleif.org/scholarships/
Low Vision Resource Center Bethesda:
Links
Talking Books:
Washington Ear:
https://washear.org
Accessible Transportation:
https://www.wmata.com/service /accessibility/upload/50-633.pdf
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired:
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services:
https://dors.maryland.gov/ Pages/default.aspx
DC Department on Disability Services:
Information on different eye conditions and clinical trials:
Information on research:
https://www.fightingblindness.org
Maryland
4942 St. Elmo Avenue Bethesda MD 20814
301-657-3332(inside Colonial Opticians at the corner of Old Georgetown Road and St. Elmo Avenue) Nearest Metro station is Bethesda about 4 blocks away.
Virginia
105 South Alfred St Alexandria, VA 22314
703-652-7803(at the corner of King St. and Alfred St., part of the 900 King Street historic building) Nearest Metro station is King Street about 6 blocks away.
Washington DC
415 2nd Street NE Washington DC, 20002
703-652-7803Nearest Metro Station is Union Station.
