What is Sightline?

SIGHTLINE is a comprehensive vision rehabilitation program for adults with vision impairments, including Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Hemianopsia. These impairments are referred to as LOW VISION.

SIGHTLINE has two objectives. The first is to train the low vision patient to see in a different way by using eccentric viewing techniques, and, thereby, compensate for macular degeneration. The second objective is to educate the patient in proper ergonomics when performing activities of daily living and, also, to physically adapt the home environment to maximize visual functionality.

SIGHTLINE conforms directly to the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in its SMARTSIGHT^tm model for Vision Rehabilitation for Adults (http://www.aao.smartsight).

SIGHTLINE has also been reviewed, refined and endorsed by Dr. Donald C. Fletcher, a leading low vision ophthalmologist in the US and former chairman of the AAO Low Vision Committee. Dr. Fletcher's credentials can be found on this web site.