Mericos Eye Institute

The Partial Vision Center at Mericos Eye Institute helps people with diminished vision lead more independent lives. Complimentary evaluations are provided to people with partial vision through the generosity of Scripps Mericos donors.

Aids and devices to help partially sighted individuals accomplish the tasks of daily living include:

Reading aids

• Hand-held magnifiers
• Stand magnifiers
• Closed-circuit television
• Books-on-tape orientation

Light aids

• Lamps
• Lighted magnifiers
• Liquid level indicators that “say when”

Talking devices

• Calculators
• Clocks

Helpful aids

• Kitchen utensils
• Sewing aids
• Large-print merchandise
• Ultraviolet protective sunshields
• Magnifying devices for television
• Other helpful appliances and gadgets

Vision aids are available for purchase. For more information on services provided by the Partial Vision Center, please call 858-626-6571 for an appointment.