We’re here to help you adjust to life with your vision changes or loss.
We understand that vision changes can be emotionally and physically challenging. Our team of caring professionals is ready to help you navigate these changes.
They will become an extension of your vision care, along with your general optometrist and/or ophthalmologist. We can help when corrective lenses, surgery, or treatments are not enough or are no longer effective. Our goal is to help you with the transition so you can maintain independence.
Who Are Good Low Vision Candidates?They have:
- 20/40 or worse vision in the better eye WITH correction
- Difficulty with visual tasks (seeing phone, reading, watching tv, etc.)
- Scotoma or Peripheral Vision Loss
- Contrast Sensitivity Loss
- Difficulty Adjusting to Vision Changes
There are several ways to refer a patient to Alphapointe. Visit this section of our website
to select a referral method.
We provide support in three specific areas:
Low Vision
If you’re experiencing significant vision loss that can’t be corrected or improved with glasses, contacts, or surgery alone, we might be able to help using specialized devices and tailored care, including:
Neuro-Optometry
When the brain and the eyes are NOT communicating properly, it can cause double vision, eye-tracking issues, difficulty in interpreting your surroundings, eye fatigue, headaches or visual field loss, and a host of other symptoms.
These issues are typically related to brain injuries, neurological conditions, or stroke. Our team will work with patients in a variety of ways using tools such as:
Developmental Vision
Developmental vision delays can affect people of all ages and can get in the way of school and/or work, reading, writing, and completing daily tasks. We can provide a comprehensive assessment and prescribe a treatment plan designed to address these issues. Our team will create a vision therapy program customized just for you to improve your overall visual function. Conditions that can benefit from vision therapy include:
Our Physician and Practitioners
Dr. Cal Wiese
“My goal is to be an advocate for patients who are experiencing a dramatic change in their lives due to vision loss.“
Dr. Emily Kyle
“I am very excited to be a part of Alphapointe because of the dedication to the community and how they go beyond typical eye care to help patients.”
Shannon Fugate, Master of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist Registered – Licensed
“I love coming to work every day and helping individuals with vision loss find new ways of doing things”
Becky Dumsky, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Licensed
“I want … to enable each patient to reach their highest level of independence possible.”
Amber Hagge, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Licensed
“I love listening to stories from my clients with low vision. It helps me better understand who I am working with and assists me in helping them in their daily activities and tasks.”
Emily Haapala, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist
“I want clients to be confident in their skills and know that just because they’re blind, doesn’t mean they can’t do something.”
Lynda Hansen, Orientation & Mobility Specialist
“I believe teaching people with low vision and blindness is important work. Finding their way in the world is crucial for their finding their freedom.“
Mandy Myers, Activities of Daily Living Instructor
“I want to help others gain daily independence and establish their own normal.“
Julie Burbach, Vision Therapist
“My goal is to improve my patients’ quality of life through specific vision therapy techniques and activities designed to optimize and develop their visual system.”
Know someone in need of Help?
Connecting Pointe Store
Connecting Pointe is our low vision products store where people can try out and purchase a variety of adaptive equipment and technology to help with work and daily tasks at home.