RBI Empowering Eye Care Professionals:

Low Vision Specialty Training for Graduating Students

and Practicing Optometrists and Ophthalmologists

At Resources for the Blind, Inc. (RBI), we remain steadfast in our mission to provide support and services to those with visual impairments, including empowering the professionals who care for them. This is to make sure that patients with low vision would receive the quality eye care service that they deserve.

RBI’s Low Vision Specialty Training is a comprehensive program designed for graduating optometry students, practicing optometrists, and ophthalmologists who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with low vision.

Addressing a Critical Need in Eye Care

Low vision—a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, or surgery—impacts thousands of Filipinos, affecting their daily activities and quality of life. Unfortunately, access to specialized care for low vision remains limited. Through this training, RBI aims to bridge this gap by equipping the next generation of eye care professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to assess and provide solutions for individuals with low vision.

What the Training Offers

The Low Vision Specialty Training is a dynamic blend of  hands-on experience, theoretical instruction, and practical case studies. Participants will gain insight into:

– Comprehensive low vision assessment techniques
– Prescription of low vision aids such as magnifiers, telescopic lenses, and other devices
– Rehabilitation strategies to help patients maximize their remaining vision
– Holistic approaches to managing the emotional and psychological impact of vision loss

By working directly with patients and experienced professionals, trainees will develop confidence in diagnosing and managing low vision cases.

Shaping the Future of Low Vision Care

For practicing optometrists and ophthalmologists, this training provides an opportunity to expand their scope of practice, allowing them to better serve a population that is often overlooked. For graduating students, it offers an early specialization that could set the stage for a fulfilling career in low vision care.

RBI is proud to support this initiative, alongside partners, to ensure that more Filipinos with low vision can receive the care and support they deserve.

For more information,  please contact us at 8726-3021 to 24 and look for Dr. Joy Lim or Ms. Beng Garcia .