Institute for Vision Rehabilitation

Empowering People. Enabling Independence.

We believe losing vision is not the end of the road. We help people with vision loss, develop skills and the confidence to avail of opportunities to learn, work, live independently and participate fully in society.

Our Impact

Since 1992, over 3 lakh individuals were supported through centre-based and community-based vision rehabilitation services. We continue to reach and empower many more.

3,00,000+
individuals served
1/3rd
of them Children
50%
services provided at no cost to individuals/ patients
LVPEI network
Across

Explore our key areas

Stories of Change

Every journey is different. Hear from people and families whose lives have been transformed through vision rehabilitation.

Education

“I was worried about my child’s future and did not know how he would continue his education. Your guidance helped us understand Braille, supported us in getting him admitted to a school, and gave us hope for his future.”

Happy Patient (Identity concealed to protect privacy)
Breaking Barriers, Building Brighter Futures
Employment

“Losing my vision cost me my job and confidence. Rehabilitation training and job placement helped me start working again and live with dignity.”

Happy Patient (Identity concealed to protect privacy)
Building Skills, Creating Opportunities, Restoring Dignity
Independent Living

“From identifying currency and walking with a cane to personal grooming and managing kitchen tasks safely, I have learnt many life skills here. I am happy that I can now do things independently.”

Happy Patient (Identity concealed to protect privacy)
Empowering Independence, One Skill at a Time
Early Intervention/CVI

“It was hard to understand that our daughter had CVI. We felt lost and had almost lost hope. The timely guidance and therapy helped her progress, and we can now see a visible change in her development.”

Happy Patient (Identity concealed to protect privacy)
Early Support, Meaningful Progress, Renewed Hope
Low vision

“Low vision made it difficult for me to read the board and keep up in class. When I learnt to use a telescope, I could finally see the board clearly and complete my work with confidence.”

Happy Patient (Identity concealed to protect privacy)
Seeing Clearly, Learning Confidently

Contact

Have questions? Contact our counsellors to know more.
Phone: 040 2068102841
Email: rehabhelpline@lvpei.org

“Vision Rehabilitation will help people learn new skills and live independent lives despite vision loss. It is helpful at all ages, and all stages of vision loss…”

Beula Christy
Network Associate Director, Institute of Vision Rehabilitation

“‘Assessing children with CVI is inherently challenging due to the variability within this population. We [have] validated clinical tools and established repeatability indices…”

Rebecca Sumalini
Consultant Optometrist