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Spotlight on Excellence: Mary Schwartz, OTR/L

This month’s spotlight on excellence shines on Mary Schwartz, occupational therapist, and her tireless dedication to her low vision clients.

Low vision is broad term used to describe anyone who has a primary eye condition or visual deficits caused by other diseases. The most common causes of low vision include macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.

Mary enjoys many aspects of low vision rehabilitation, using low vision aides or compensatory techniques to maximize remaining usable vision.

In Mary’s own words, “I love helping clients get back into reading with the use of the right magnifier or optical device. I also enjoy teaching clients the skills they need to remain independent in their own homes despite severe vision loss. I get so much out of improving the quality of life for someone who has given up on all leisure activities because of vision loss. There is so much that can be done.”

Mary also educates the community on the numerous resources available to the blind and partially blind. She sees clients at BRG’s Senior Rehab and Wellness Outpatient Center located at 5800 Genesis Lane, Frederick and in their own homes.

Mary was instrumental in developing the EyeSee Low Vision Program for Baker Rehab Group, which is a framework for professionals to use when educating clients and caregivers about low vision therapy.

If you would like to contact Mary or get more information about low vision services, email us at lowvision@bakerrehabgroup.com.

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