Low Vision Devices and Training

Vision is the ability to see with a clear perception of detail, colour and contrast, and to distinguish objects visually. Like any other sense, vision tends to deteriorate or diminish naturally with age. In most cases, reduction in visual capability can be corrected with glasses, medicine or surgery...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Imran Azam Butt, Hasan Minto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London 2004-01-01
Series:Community Eye Health Journal
Subjects:
Low
Online Access:http://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/17/jceh_17_49_006.html
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Summary:Vision is the ability to see with a clear perception of detail, colour and contrast, and to distinguish objects visually. Like any other sense, vision tends to deteriorate or diminish naturally with age. In most cases, reduction in visual capability can be corrected with glasses, medicine or surgery. However, if the visual changes occur because of an incurable eye disease, condition or injury, vision loss can be permanent. Many people around the world with permanent visual impairment have some residual vision which can be used with the help of low vision services, materials and devices. This paper describes different options for the enhancement of residual vision including optical and non-optical devices and providing training for the low vision client.
ISSN:0953-6833