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14-03-2006, 06:07 PM
What is Low Vision??
Low Vision is a bilateral impairment to vision that significantly impairs the functioning of the patient and cannot be adequately corrected with medical, surgical, therapy, conventional eyewear or contact lenses. It is often a loss of sharpness or acuity but may present as a loss of field of vision, light sensitivity, distorted vision or loss of contrast. Low vision often may occur as a result of birth defects, injury, the aging process or as a complication of disease.
Low Vision services do not cure the cause of the vision problem but rather utilize the remaining vision to its fullest potential. Low vision care does not replace the need for other concurrent treatments such as laser, medication and surgery. Low vision doctors prescribe prescription eyewear, filters, microscopic - telescopic eyewear, magnifiers, adaptive equipment, closed circuit television systems, independent living aids, training and counsel patients.
The Low Vision Specialist
Low Vision Specialists are licensed Doctors of Optometry or Ophthalmology, who are skilled in the examination, treatment and management of patients with visual impairments not fully treatable by medical, surgical or convention eyewear or contact lenses. They are licensed to examine, diagnose and treat various ocular conditions.
Low Vision Rehabilitation is a team effort often involving the low vision specialist (an optometrist or ophthalmologist), rehabilitation teachers, mobility / orientation specialists, occupational therapists, technicians, and other professions as needed.
منقول (http://www.lowvision.org/low_vision_rehabilitation.htm)
Low Vision is a bilateral impairment to vision that significantly impairs the functioning of the patient and cannot be adequately corrected with medical, surgical, therapy, conventional eyewear or contact lenses. It is often a loss of sharpness or acuity but may present as a loss of field of vision, light sensitivity, distorted vision or loss of contrast. Low vision often may occur as a result of birth defects, injury, the aging process or as a complication of disease.
Low Vision services do not cure the cause of the vision problem but rather utilize the remaining vision to its fullest potential. Low vision care does not replace the need for other concurrent treatments such as laser, medication and surgery. Low vision doctors prescribe prescription eyewear, filters, microscopic - telescopic eyewear, magnifiers, adaptive equipment, closed circuit television systems, independent living aids, training and counsel patients.
The Low Vision Specialist
Low Vision Specialists are licensed Doctors of Optometry or Ophthalmology, who are skilled in the examination, treatment and management of patients with visual impairments not fully treatable by medical, surgical or convention eyewear or contact lenses. They are licensed to examine, diagnose and treat various ocular conditions.
Low Vision Rehabilitation is a team effort often involving the low vision specialist (an optometrist or ophthalmologist), rehabilitation teachers, mobility / orientation specialists, occupational therapists, technicians, and other professions as needed.
منقول (http://www.lowvision.org/low_vision_rehabilitation.htm)