SLVTI:
Creating Independence For Optometrists & Patients

SLVTI:
Creating Independence for Optometrists & Patients

Transform Your Practice with Proven Low Vision Care Solutions

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Break Free from the Challenges of Modern Optometry

Many optometrists grapple with burnout, declining reimbursements, and the desire for greater autonomy in their practices.

SLVTI’s comprehensive training program equips you to enhance the quality of life for the visually impaired while also elevating your own professional fulfillment. In doing so, it opens new opportunities for both personal growth and financial success.

Our Story: Why SLVTI?

Discover the Impact of Our Proven Low Vision Care Method

Optometrists who have completed our training program don’t just gain new skills—they transform their practices and impact their patients' lives in meaningful ways. 

Following our 4-day intensive training, you will be ready to provide care that changes lives. Join our extensive network of trained optometrists who have helped over 30,000 patients regain their independence and rediscover life after vision loss.

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Empower Your Practice with SLVTI’s Intensive Low Vision Training

We lay the foundation for transformative and long-term success together.

SLVTI’s four-day intensive training equips you with the skills to become a low vision optometrist, including patient care, advanced optics, and practice management.

As a International Academy of Low Vison Specialists (IALVS), you’ll gain ongoing support, mentorship, and access to a rich network of resources to help you thrive in this rewarding specialty.

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Build a Strategy

We lay the foundation for success together.

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The Training

After our intensive training, you’ll be ready to provide life-changing care.

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Ongoing Support

Get the support you need to grow your practice and flourish.

Join a Community of Thriving Low Vision Specialists

Learn, Grow, and Enjoy

Become part of a dedicated network of low vision specialists committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing the field.

As a graduate of SLVTI, you’ll connect with experienced optometrists who share valuable insights, clinical tips, and business strategies.

Enjoy ongoing support, mentorship, and collaboration that empower you to excel in your practice

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Insights from SLVTI-Trained Optometrists

Real Stories, Real Impact

This is what sets SLVTI apart—our commitment to equipping you with the skills to elevate your practice and change lives.

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Support from the program has continued to evolve and now, fully 75% of my low vision encounters are a result of direct referrals from optometrists and ophthalmologists!” 

-Dr. Jarrod Long

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"I never quite know who is more fortunate, the low vision patients we help or the gratification that comes from being able to help them!"

-Cheryl L. Dumont, OD

SLVTI Blog

How Low Vision Specialty Can Change the Trajectory of Your Optometry Career

August 6, 2024

As an optometrist, adding a low vision specialty to your practice can transform not only the services you offer but also the entire trajectory of your career. Many optometrists find this specialty both personally and professionally rewarding. Here’s how specializing in low vision can make a significant impact on your daily practice and overall career.…

How To Start a Low Vision Specialty: A Guide for Practicing Optometrists

August 6, 2024

Adding a low vision specialty to your optometry practice can be a rewarding and financially beneficial decision. If you are considering this step, the Shuldiner Low Vision Training Institute offers an efficient and comprehensive pathway to get you started. Here’s how you can begin this journey and transform your practice. Why Consider a Low Vision…