Director Dr. Levi Rotkof
General Description
With the rise in life expectancy, more and more people are suffering from the side effects of old age, the main effect being impaired sight.
Sight is one of man's main senses, the loss of which causes a drop in his quality of life. In cases of impaired vision in adults, it is important to give medical and therapeutic treatment even though this does not always cause immediate improvement in sight. Therefore, in addition to medical treatment, patients suffering from impaired vision must be assisted in improving their vision function, through the use of special accessories that improve quality of vision.
The Impaired Sight Clinic works to raise awareness regarding the loss of sight, give information regarding personal needs and increase the ability of the patient to use his eyes dispute his limitations.
What does the examination at the clinic include?
The sight loss examination is different to a routine eye test performed by an optometrist, because it includes a number of additional tests, mainly regarding quality of sight (sensitivity to contrasts) in patients suffering from degeneration of the retina, glaucoma, diabetes, etc.
These additional tests help doctors find the best solution for each patient, using special instruments, such as magnifying glasses, telescopic glasses and electronic magnification accessories, depending on the severity and type of disorder and the needs of the patient. Optical devices are individually-made for children and adolescents suffering from congenital sight disorders.
Medical Staff
The staff at the Clinic for Impaired Sight at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center includes a specialist ophthalmologist and a team of four optometrists specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from impaired sight.
The team accompanies the patient through the process of rehabilitation and teaches him how to use the new instruments and make the most of them for all his daily needs in order to improve his orientation, his functioning - both within the home and outside, his independence and his quality of life.
What is special about our clinic?
- Medical Support - The Impaired Sight Clinic works in close and full cooperation with the Retina Clinic of the Department of Ophthalmology, and with the leading experts in Israel.
- Multidisciplinary Team - The team at the Impaired Sight Clinic has undergone specific training and specialization in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of sight in patients with impaired sight and those with special needs.
- Assistance throughout the treatment process - The Clinic supports and assists patients throughout the treatment process, from the first diagnosis through to the adaptation and purchase of instruments to aid sight. Patients may consult specialists at the Clinic at any time, even after the purchase of these accessories.
- Advanced Equipment - The Clinic uses the most advanced optic and electronic equipment to diagnose and treat various disorders related to sight.
- Pleasant service and reasonable prices
Special Requirements
- Referral letter from patient's eye doctor
- Patients are required to submit a financial guarantee for payment from their health fund (Form No. 17) or pay the amount of NIS 177 in cash.
Reception Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 - 13:00
Senior Medical Staff
Gabi Arbib, optometrist specializing in impaired sight
Ronen Senderowitz, optometrist specializing in sight loss
Max Popper, optometrist specializing in sight loss
Natan Faith, optometrist specializing in sight loss
Contact:
Clinic: 03-6973262
Appointments: 03-6974000
Location:
Sourasky Building, 1st Floor, Wing A |
