Special Needs Vision Clinic, Associates in Eyecare, Andersen Eye Associates

To provide optometric services to Michigan's mentally and physically challenged population, as well as, low vision services to visually impaired / legally blind individuals.

Contact Dr. Kowalski-Meier 6 weeks prior to the first day of the rotation to verify dates, times, directions, parking, specific health test requirements, and any other instructions. Report to the address above at 8:30 a.m. the first day of the rotation for orientation to policies, clinical protocol, administrative procedures, etc. 

Contact:

Dolores Kowalski-Meier, O.D.
E-Mail: [email protected]

Clinical Teaching Faculty:

                    Dolores Kowalski-Meier, O.D. (Special Needs Vision Clinic)

Jason Donahue, O.D. (Andersen Eye Associates)

C. Steven Kocks, O.D. (Associates in Eyecare)
E-mail: [email protected]

Operating Hours:

Mondays- Andersen Eye Associates 8:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- Special Needs 8:30-4:00pm
Friday AM-   Associates in Eyecare 7:30-12:00pm

Hours of direct patient care for extern per day:

6-7 (24-28 per week)

Number of patients seen by extern per day:

5-6

• To be clinically proficient in diagnostic techniques and learn alternative testing techniques for pediatric and special needs patients
• To appropriately assess and prioritize patient needs and develop plan of care accordingly
• To develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary approach implemented in the care of developmentally disabled children
• To develop a general knowledge of available low vision devices and practical application of same.

• Not provided by the facility
• Approximate cost: $250-300/mo.

• Saginaw and Saginaw Township: pop. 150,000
• Saginaw Symphony
• Midland Center for Performing Arts
• Minor League Hockey

• Goldmann Projection Perimeter
• NCT
• Autorefractors (tabletop and hand-held)
• Fundus Camera (tabletop and hand-held)
• BIO with video documentation capability
• Full low vision diagnostics

• Dependable car needed; travel to Flint, Owosso, and off site low vision home visits.
• Student intern rotates 1 day a week with Dr. Steven Kocks, who specializes in Vision Therapy and contact lens care. Student intern provides care to primary care patients.
• Reference library available for student use
• Internet access available
• Specialty clinic limited to low vision care and care for developmentally disabled population