Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm.

Devices recommended by the optometrist can be purchased in the low vision store. These items include: Talking devices and large print devices include alarm clocks, attractive watches for men and women, thermometers (cooking, indoor and outdoor), timers, caller IDs and glucometers. Examples of devices with large buttons and displays are telephones, caller IDs, calculators and remote controls. Adaptive cooking, sewing and medication management devices include protective cooking gloves to prevent burns and cuts, needle threaders or self-threading needles, and large print pill containers. Any items not in stock can be ordered and are often received in as little as one week.

Low Vision Store

A variety of devices especially designed for people with vision loss are available. Any items not in stock can be ordered and are often received in as little as one week. Special orders must be prepaid.

  • Lighted handheld and stand magnifiers
  • Telescopes, monoculars and bioptic devices
  • TV viewing glasses
  • Task desk lamps, floor lamps and magnifying lamps
  • Sunshades and glare shields that fit over glasses or flip up
  • Talking and large print devices, such as watches, clocks, calculators and thermometers
  • Devices with extra-large buttons and displays such as telephones, remote controls and calculators
  • Adaptive devices for cooking, sewing, and medication management including protective cooking mitts, colored measuring cups and spoons, needle threaders or self-threading needles
  • Magnifying makeup mirrors
  • Large print games, such as crosswords, Sudoku, playing cards and dice
  • Check writing guides, bold lined paper, large print check registers, and large print calendars
  • Lighted over-the-counter readers in powers +2.50 to +5.00
  • Electronic handheld video magnifiers and desktop video magnifiers

Payment for Low Vision Items

Generally, medical insurance only covers the fee for the low vision evaluation; the purchase of any low vision devices is the patient’s responsibility. If a patient is in urgent need of a magnifier or other low vision device and has no resources to pay for it due to low income,  VIC has a financial aid program that, following the federal poverty guidelines, may allow a discount on their purchase.

Cash, checks and credit and debit cards are the methods of payment accepted at the store. Items can be returned to the store for a full refund within 14 days of the receipt of the item, if they are undamaged, clean and still stored in the original packaging, or if they show a material defect caused in manufacturing. Electronic devices are the exception to the return policy and can not be returned for a refund at the store.

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates are available for holiday and special occasion giving. Available in any denomination. Gift Certificates can be ordered over the phone by calling (509) 452-8301 and will be mailed directly to the lucky recipient.