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The MedServ Group

Vision Therapist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities. * Excellent verbal ...

The MedServ Group

Vision Therapist

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities. * Excellent verbal ...

The MedServ Group

Vision Therapist

Bronx, NY · On-site

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities. * Excellent verbal ...

The MedServ Group

Vision Therapist

Staten Island, NY · On-site

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities. * Excellent verbal ...

The MedServ Group

Vision Therapist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities. * Excellent verbal ...

CABVI

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Vision Care Coordinator/Optic Tech

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Provide clinical assistance to the CABVI Low Vision-Watertown Center and Low Vision Specialist by collecting & documenting patients' medical and ophthalmic data while maintaining outstanding customer ...

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How much do low vision jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for low vision in the United States is $33.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $44.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a low vision specialist?

Low vision specialists are eye care professionals, such as optometrists or ophthalmologists, who are trained to help individuals with significant vision loss that cannot be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. They assess a person's remaining vision and recommend adaptive devices, strategies, and rehabilitation services to maximize independence and quality of life. These specialists often work with people who have conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a low vision therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Low Vision Therapist, you need a background in rehabilitation, vision science, or occupational therapy, often with a relevant degree and certification such as CLVT (Certified Low Vision Therapist). Familiarity with assistive technology, adaptive devices, and specialized assessment tools is essential. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help you tailor interventions and foster independence in clients with visual impairments. These competencies are crucial for empowering clients to maximize their remaining vision and improve their daily living skills.

What are some common challenges faced when working as a low vision specialist, and how can they be addressed?

Low Vision Specialists often encounter challenges such as adapting assessments and interventions to each individual's unique needs, staying updated on the latest assistive technologies, and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams and family members. To address these challenges, specialists regularly participate in professional development, collaborate closely with occupational therapists, ophthalmologists, and educators, and tailor training sessions to each client. Building strong relationships with clients and their support networks ensures that interventions are practical and sustainable, leading to better outcomes.

What is the difference between Low Vision vs Optometrist?

AspectLow VisionOptometrist
Required CredentialsTypically requires certification in low vision rehabilitation or assistive technologyRequires Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and state licensure
Work EnvironmentClinics, rehabilitation centers, private practices focusing on visual aidsEye clinics, private practices, hospitals, and healthcare settings
Industry UsageSpecialized in visual impairment management and assistive devicesGeneral eye care, vision testing, diagnosis, and treatment

Low Vision specialists focus on helping individuals with significant visual impairments improve their quality of life through specialized devices and training. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnose eye conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses. While both roles are integral to eye health, Low Vision practitioners are more specialized in managing severe visual impairments, whereas optometrists offer broader eye care services.

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Infographic showing various Low Vision job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,043 per year, or $33.7 per hour.

Optometrist (Low Vision)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Augusta, GA

$124K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide vision rehabilitation services to veterans with low vision conditions.

  • Assess patients' visual function and develop treatment plans to improve their visual capabilities.

  • Maintain current licensure and meet all qualification requirements for practicing as a Blind Rehabilitation Optometrist.

Job description

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is looking for a highly skilled Blind Rehabilitation Optometrist to join their team and serve veterans and their families.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Optometrists must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry, and maintain a current registration in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia that requires successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry intended for basic licensure. The Optometrist must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
  • Residency Training: Optometrists must have successfully completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of VA in an accredited post-graduate training program, or have comparable experience, as described below: (1) Approved residencies are those with accredited or within pre-accredited status by the ACOE, in the list published for the year the residency was completed. OR
  • (2) Two years of licensed clinical optometric practice in the United States consisting of active involvement in the management of medically complex patients. NOTE: The Approving Official may approve, under unusual circumstances, a waiver of residency or comparable experience.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing; clear, distinctive speech; and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting, telephone and computer usage, walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring equipment/objects may be required.Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
  1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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