Low Vision Rehabilitation Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center The Story of a pleased patient. Low Vision starts with a comprehensive dilated eye exam with visual fields. Special imaging maybe utilized. As well as cutting edge technology. Optical low vision devices as well as electronic are prescribed.   and the patient is trained how to utilize them. Low Vision Research Dr. J. Stelmack Research Planning Current & Past research funding: Eccentric Viewing - $750k (2002) Multicenter Clinical Trial Outpatient LV Effectiveness - $913k (2004) R Massof & J Stelmack Low Vision Devices & Rehabilitation Services NEI funded R34 Clinical Trial Planning Grant. Will provide Medicare guidance for policy and funding of Low Vision Rehabilitation. (2008)  Residents are exposed and often participate in major LV studies eminating from Dr. J Stelmack's research. AOA announces results of LOVIT (click to read) LOVIT Archives of Ophthalmology (click to read)   Dr. Joan Stelmack was the recipient of the 2004 AOA Low Vision Rehabilitation Section's Vision Care Award & the 2010 American Academy of Optometry William Finebloom Award for her contribution to low vision rehabilitation.