The Center for the Partially Sighted

Vision loss can occur at any time, to anyone. Vision loss in older adults has many causes: Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts, or Stroke, to name just a few. Diabetes, Retinitis Pigmentosa, or accidents can cause reduced vision in working-age adults. Cortical Vision Impairment, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Optical Nerve Atrophy, Albinism and Juvenile Diabetes may cause vision loss in children.

To better understand what a person with conditions such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy sees, visit About Low Vision.

With low vision rehabilitation, people with low vision can succeed in school, in the workplace, and in the home. View this short film featuring Betty White to learn more about low vision rehabilitation.

If you or someone you know has problems with the following, they may have impaired sight.

• Difficulty reading small print
• Difficulty performing daily activities such as cooking, walking
• Poor night vision
• Bothered by glare
• Glasses no longer help
• Unable to see well enough to drive

The nonprofit Center for the Partially Sighted, with four locations to serve people from Southern and Central California, can help! Our staff offers a nationally-recognized model of low vision care, insuring you the best chance of regaining your independence.

Welcome to our website. In addition to describing our services, it contains useful articles, newsletters and links to other useful information for people with low vision. Please feel free to contact us, using the Contact Us form or call us at (310) 458-3501.

Our services include:

• Optometric: low vision evaluations, the design and prescription of low vision devices, training in the use of those devices
• Computer and Technology demonstrations: demonstrations of electronic low vision technology (by appointment only) and recommendations for computer hardware and software programs
• Counseling: individual or group, or telephone sessions with therapists who specialize in low vision rehabilitation; peer phone calls for gentle support
• Rehabilitation Services: independent living skills training and/or orientation and mobility instruction, individualized instruction taught in the client’s home
• Referrals to local services for people with impaired sight, such as local transportation services, talking books, or newspaper reading services.
• Low Vision Store: carries a variety of items to assist people with daily living tasks, such as large print and talking items, hand and stand magnifiers, large TV remote control, large print playing cards, magnifying mirrors
• Transportation: the Center offers door-to-door transportation to and from our facility for low vision evaluations, individual therapy sessions and support groups.

By combining our services to meet the unique needs of certain populations, Center staff can offer specialized programs tailored to the health needs and lifestyle of individuals with vision loss.

• Macular Degeneration Program
• Diabetes and Vision Loss Program
• Children’s Program

For more information about our services or our programs, or about vision loss, use the links to the left.

Our Public Service Announcements and videos are available to download. Download our PSAs

About the Center

To learn more about our organization please see our About Us page.

Since it's founding in 1978, CPS has been recognized as one of the premier low vision rehabilitation centers in the world. Our mission is to help visually impaired people of all ages lead independent and productive lives. We do this by enhancing their remaining sight and providing emotional support and independent living strategies.

Please call us at 310-458-3501, or Contact Us online for more information, or to make an appointment.

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