How Eye-Link is helping individuals meet the challenges of eroding sight.

Excerpts from a recent letter about how Eye-Link is helping individuals meet the challenges of eroding sight.

Recently, I worked with Eye-Link Minnesota to get a Ruby 7 for my client Linda R. Linda continues to be very independent despite her remaining vision decreasing. Linda and I met in early 2023 and discussed her needs for her changing vision. We determined that a Ruby 7 would be perfect for her to integrate into her everyday life and continue to increase her independence. I contacted Eye-Link through the online application and within days,  I heard back from Jeff Thompson that Linda was approved for a Ruby 7.
 
I sent it to Linda and heard from her almost immediately. She had tears in her eyes because of how amazing the product was AND how lucky she felt that she was approved. She said that this will not only help her, but also impact the lives around her because she won’t have to rely on them as much. She was and is so appreciative, she couldn’t express her thanks enough. As a counselor, that makes me incredibly happy and the state of Minnesota is so fortunate to have Eye-Link Minnesota “in our back pocket” in the instances that SSB cannot provide these life-changing devices.
 
Thank you again on behalf of not only myself, but also Linda R.

Lauren Eliason | Blind Rehabilitation Specialist
State Services for the Blind