Patient Support Program

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Supporting patients and their families experiencing vision loss

OHSU Casey Eye Institute offers a Patient Support Program for people in the Portland, OR area who are experiencing changes to their vision, vision loss or low vision who want to receive additional support and information. 

The program is run by the two licensed social workers at OHSU Casey Eye Institute, and is intended for those experiencing a change in vision as well as their caregivers and family members.

Tara Albury is the licensed social worker at OHSU Casey Eye Institute, and leads the Vision Loss Support Group.
Tara Albury, MSW, LCSW
Katie Keim, LSW, headshot
Katie Keim, MSW, LCSW

Support for adults experiencing vision loss

This support group is intended for adults in the Portland, OR area who are experiencing changes to their vision, vision loss or low vision.

Casey's Vision Loss Support Group is a great place to:

  • Join a supportive community with others experiencing similar challenges. 
  • Learn about adaptive skills to manage the impact of changes in vision on functioning.
  • Share personal stories and strategies for dealing with vision loss and changes to vision.
  • Learn about helpful tools, resources and tips to live life to the fullest from professionals from Casey Eye Institute and the community.

Support from a licensed social worker

The support group is led by Casey social worker Tara Albury, MSW, LCSW. Family members are welcome. 

If you do not feel a group experience would be beneficial for you, Casey social worker, Tara Albury, MSW, LCSW, can also offer patients one-on-one support in person or over the phone to assist with adapting to the impact of changes to your vision or other difficult ophthalmology diagnoses.  

Interested in participating or have questions?

Please contact Casey's social worker, Tara Albury, MSW, LCSW at 503-494-1618 to learn more about this vision loss support group and how to get involved.

The Low Vision Support Group was featured in an OHSU News Hub story. Read the full article.

Support group for youth and their caregivers

The Pediatric Vision Support Group is intended for caregivers and youth in the Portland, OR area who are experiencing changes to their vision and want to receive additional support and information.

Casey’s Pediatric Vision Support Group is a great place to:

  • Connect with other families experiencing similar challenges, diagnoses, and treatment.
  • Learn about skills and techniques to help manage the impact of changes in vision and to foster the youth’s independence.
  • Learn about helpful tools, resources and tips to live a high quality of life.
  • Share your family’s story around vision loss and changes to your child’s vision as they have grown and developed.

Support from a licensed social worker

The support group is led by Casey social worker, Katie Keim, MSW, LCSW. This group is open to Caregivers and Youth.

Interested in participating or have questions? Please contact Casey’s social worker, Katie Keim, MSW, LCSW at 971-442-7219. 

If you do not feel a group experience would be beneficial for your family, Casey social worker, Katie Keim, MSW, LCSW can also offer families and youth one on one support to assist with adapting to the impact of changes to a youth’s vision or other difficult ophthalmology diagnoses.

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