Contemporary Low Vision Care
eBook - ePub

Contemporary Low Vision Care

  1. 206 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Contemporary Low Vision Care

About this book

This comprehensive guide provides eye care practitioners with essential knowledge and practical strategies for delivering high-quality care to patients with low vision. Drawing upon over three decades of experience, Professor Oduntan offers valuable insights into the causes, impacts, and management of visual impairment. The book covers a wide range of topics, from definitions and classifications of low vision to detailed clinical assessments and prescribing assistive devices. Readers will learn how to incorporate low vision care into their existing practices, calculate required magnifications, and select appropriate optical and non-optical aids. With its emphasis on a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, this text equips clinicians with the tools needed to improve their patients' quality of life and help them navigate the challenges of daily living. An indispensable resource for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other eye care professionals, Contemporary Low Vision Care is a must-read for anyone committed to providing exceptional care to individuals with visual impairments.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. About the Author
  4. Dedication
  5. Copyright Information ©
  6. Acknowledgement
  7. Synopsis
  8. Preface
  9. Chapter 1 Definitions of Visual Impairment and Related Terms
  10. References
  11. Bibliography
  12. Chapter 2 Impacts of Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired
  13. References
  14. Bibliography
  15. Chapter 3 Clinical Assessment of Adult Low Vision Patients
  16. References
  17. Bibliography
  18. Chapter 4 Clinical Assessment of Children With Low Vision
  19. References
  20. Bibliography
  21. Chapter 5 Principles of Magnification in Low Vision Care
  22. References
  23. Bibliography
  24. Chapter 6 Prescribing Assistive Devices for Low Vision Patients
  25. References
  26. Bibliography
  27. Chapter 7 Optical Assistive Devices for Low Vision Patients
  28. References
  29. Bibliography
  30. Chapter 8 Non-Optical Assistive Devices for Low Vision Patients
  31. References
  32. Bibliography
  33. Chapter 9 Visual Field Enhancement for Low Vision Patients
  34. References
  35. Chapter 10 Incorporating Low Vision Care Into an Eye Care Practice
  36. Bibliography