Lynne P. Noon, OD, FAAO Diplomate in Low Vision Rehabilitation Dr. Lynne P. Noon is the founder of the ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Centers which opened in 1992. She is Arizona's only Diplomate in Low Vision Rehabilitation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Providence College in Rhode Island

and a Doctor of Optometry degree at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Noon has also completed training at the New York Lighthouse Low Vision Services, The Cotting School for Handicapped Children in Boston, Massachusetts, and The Veterans Administration Medical Services in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Noon practiced general optometry with an emphasis on low vision rehabilitation in a large Arizona ophthalmology practice for 13 years before leaving to establish a full-time low vision practice. She frequently lectures to her peers regarding vision rehabilitation and is often interviewed for articles and news stories regarding vision rehabilitation. Dr. Noon has the following affiliations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Diplomate in Low Vision Rehabilitation of the American Academy of Optometry Member of the American Optometric Association Member of the American Optometric State Association Low Vision Committees Task Force Member of the American Optometric Association Low Vision Section Member of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Chair of the Arizona Optometric Low Vision Section from 1993 to the present Board Member, Vision Rehabilitation & Technology Expo Appointed to the Governor's Council on Blindness and Visual Impairment Dr. Noon helps her patients enhance their remaining vision with special low vision eyeglasses and custom microscopic and telescopic low vision aids. She also recommends other optical and non-optical low vision aids as well as low vision services. With the help of Dr. Noon and her staff, patients will learn how to perform their daily tasks despite a visual impairment so that they can enjoy life and remain independent. Kevin M. Huff O.D. Dr. Kevin Huff practices low vision optometry at the Viewfinder Low Vision Resource Centers. He was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Huff earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona. He completed his optometric degree at the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Huff also completed training in Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona and at the Foothills Center for the Partially Sighted in Glendora, CA. While attending optometry school Dr. Huff held several positions in student government including president of the student association and was actively involved in many different organizations. As president of the student association, Dr. Huff had the opportunity to represent the Southern California College of Optometry as a delegate to the congresses of both the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. Dr. Huff's current professional memberships include the American Optometric Association, the Low Vision Section of the American Optometric Association, and the Arizona Optometric Association. Dr. Robert Kanocz co-founded ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center in 1992. He graduated from Purdue University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry in 1982 from the New England College of Optometry. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, The Arizona Optometric Association and The Low Vision Section of the American Optometric Association. Dr. Kanocz remains dedicated to provide the highest standards of low vision care. He attends low vision continuing education seminars such as “Low Vision and The Pediatric Patient”, a multi-day seminar at the Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic in New York City. Dr. Kanocz has lectured on low vision topics at the annual “Visual Rehabilitation and Technology Expo” in Phoenix, AZ and before the Arizona Department of Economic Security / Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Janet Menke is the Director of Occupational Therapy Low Vision Rehabilitation Services for the Viewfinder Low Vision Resource Centers. EYE ON Independence™ is the name of the rehabilitation division and its purpose is simple: to teach patients how to use their remaining vision and stay safely and functional in their home. Janet has practiced Occupational Therapy since 1978. She graduated with her B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound, with a double minor in education and psychology. She completed graduate work towards her Education masters at Northern Arizona University. Her career in occupational therapy has spanned many areas including psychiatry, acute care, rehabilitation and home health. Janet is frequently invited to speak to community groups, physician practices and professional organizations including the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association and several Nursing Associations including the Arizona Ophthalmology Nurses Association. She lectures at A.T. Still University OT program and served as a clinical advisor for a research project on the topic of Low Vision. Other accomplishments worth noting include: Congressional Appointment to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. Co-authored a training manual that later became the basis of a nationally published book. Authored articles for professional publications; edited and published professional newsletter for over ten years. Involved in numerous national and state professional organizations, holding elected and appointed positions. Appointed Member (2001- 2004) and chair (2003-2004) of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners (ABOTE). Named Arizona OTR of the Year in 1991 and 1993 for her contributions to the profession. Professional Affiliations American Occupational Therapy Association Arizona Occupational Therapy Association National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists

To make an appointment for a low vision evaluation with one of our doctors, please call either ViewFinder location. Appointments for low vision evaluations at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired are made through our Sun City office. Medicare and other insurances are accepted for low vision examinations.

ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center

ViewFinder offers a comprehensive selection of magnification products and helpful daily living aids to assist people with visual impairment. There is never any charge for our low vision aid evaluation performed by trained low vision technicians and no appointment is necessary. ViewFinder also serves as a low vision resource center to provide information on other services and agencies available to assist those with visual impairment. We invite you to stop in at one of our locations and receive our free directory, Services and Products for People with Visual impairment. ViewFinder carries the following types of low vision aids:

	Personal reading machines (Closed Circuit TV's for reading and writing)
	A large selection of hand and stand magnifiers
	Monocular telescopes (head borne and hand held)
	Microscopic and prismatic half-eye spectacles
	A large selection of task and reading lamps
	Large print and talking watches, clocks and calculators
	Sewing and craft aids
	Low vision games and books
	A large selection of cooking and kitchen aids
	Large print calendars

If you live in either Arizona, New Mexico or Las Vegas and would like to have an in-home demonstration of our large selection of Personal Reading Machines (Closed Circuit Televisions), please call either ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center to schedule an appointment.

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