Low Vision

Principles and Management

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Av Christine Dickinson, Ana Hernandez Trillo, Michael Crossland, UK) Dickinson, Christine (Professor of Clinical Optometry and Lead for Undergraduate Masters, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK) Hernandez Trillo, Ana, BSc MSc PhD PGDipMEd SFHEA (Senior Lecturer in Optometry, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK) Crossland, Michael (Senior Research Fellow, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College of London and Specialist Optometrist, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London

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Providing an ideal balance of theory and practice, Low Vision: Principles and Management covers all aspects of providing effective eye care to individuals with visual impairment. This concise yet comprehensive resource covers everything from theoretical background to current rehabilitative aids and low vision treatment strategies-all while adopting a practical approach to vision care. It brings practising eye care professionals and students fully up to date with current optical and electronic devices and how they are used in everyday practice, as well as evidence-based vision rehabilitation guidelines.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-02-14
Mått216 x 276 x 17 mm
Vikt950 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor352
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780323876346

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Christine Dickinson, BSc, PhD, FCOptom, PGCertHE, Professor of Clinical Optometry, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK Ana Hernández Trillo, BSc, MSc, PhD, PGDipMEd, SFHEA, Senior Lecturer in Optometry, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine, and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK Michael Crossland, PhD MCOptom DipRVI, Senior Research Fellow, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London and Specialist Optometrist, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK

PART 1 Defining Low Vision1. What Is Low Vision?2. Prevalence and Causes of Low Vision3. Clinical Measures of Visual Performance4. Patient Centred Outcome MeasuresPART 2 Magnification as a Strategy for Improving Visual Performance5. Magnification6. Relative Size Magnification: Increasing the Object Size7. Relative Distance Magnification: Decreasing the Viewing Distance8. Transverse Magnification9. Angular MagnificationPART 3 Other Methods for Visual Rehabilitation10. Contrast and Glare11. Illumination and Lighting12. Aids for Peripheral Field Loss13. Special Training Techniques for Visual Field Loss14. Rehabilitation Techniques for Nystagmus15. Sensory Substitution16. Inclusive and Universal DesignPART 4 Clinical Procedures17. The Low Vision Assessment18. The Eye Examination19. Prescribing Magnification20. Instruction and Training in the Use of Magnifiers21. Evaluating Low Vision Services22. The Place of Low Vision in Optometric Practice23. Case StudiesPART 5 Appendices1. Useful Information2. Sample Record Sheets3. Patient Literature4: Examples of Clinic Letters