Low Vision: The Essential Guide for Optometrists - Softcover

Barbara Ryan; Maggie Woodhouse; Anne Sinclair

9780955926815: Low Vision: The Essential Guide for Optometrists

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955926815 ISBN 13: 9780955926815

Publisher: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association/The College of Optometrists, 2009

When someone has a problem with their sight that results in low vision, an optometrist is often the first person they turn to. At this stage receiving practical and emotional support in adapting can make a very positive difference. By making some simple changes to the way they assess and manage patients with sight loss, optometrists in general practice can enable many to find a smoother journey towards accepting their low vision, and living with it. This book covers topics including improving the patient experience, working with other services and agencies, low vision devices and mobility aids, and supporting visually impaired children and people with a learning disability. It is designed to equip optometrists with the skills and knowledge to understand a patient s situation, ensuring they connect with the services and support they need.

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