Outpatient Clinics

The Lions Low Vision Clinic is a unit within the Royal Hobart Hospital Eye Clinic, specialising in helping people with poor vision make the best use of their remaining sight.

Availability

North South North West Statewide

Scope

Low vision is defined as permanent vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses and affects daily functioning.

We carry a wide range of advanced magnifiers, both traditional and electronic, which are available for trial at home. In addition, we can do in-home visits to advise on lighting and safety around the home, arrange for assistance with orientation and mobility training, and help with other support services for the visually impaired.

All services are outpatient and are bulk-billed to Medicare.

Emergency conditions

Non-urgent Clinic

Referral process

Patients require a referral from their optometrist, ophthalmologist (eye doctor) or GP.

Referral must include:

• Eye Condition/s – attach relevant tests if available
• Refraction – attach visual field analyses if available
• Functional difficulties:
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Computer use
  • Getting around
  • Medications
  • Glare
  • Television
  • Faces
  • Art/Craft
  • Driving
  • Other

RHH Low Vision Clinic referral form can be downloaded. Referral pads can be ordered from phone 6166 0118 or email llvc@ths.tas.gov.au.

Additional information

For more information please see the Tasmanian HealthPathways website.