Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists - Hardcover

Scheiman, Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556429371 ISBN 13: 9781556429378

Publisher: Slack Inc, 2011

Synopsis

<p>The <i>Third Edition</i> of <i>Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits</i> is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders.</p> <i>Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition </i>is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: <ul type=""disc"" style=""margin-top: 0in""> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information</li> </ul> A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems.Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy. <b>Some Additional Chapter Topics Include:</b> <ul type=""disc"" style=""margin-top: 0in""> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Visual problems associated with learning disorders</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Management of vision problems for children with special needs</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Low vision </li> </ul> <b></b> <b>Features of the <i>Third Edition:</i></b> <ul type=""disc"" style=""margin-top: 0in""> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Updated figures, research, and references</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Incorporates current <i>American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework</i></li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Glossary of key terms</li> <li style=""margin: 0in 0in 0pt"">Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment</li> </ul> <i>Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition </i>will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.

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This is a wonderful resource for occupational therapists who work with patients with vision disorders. It is well written and easy to understand, even for those with no previous experience in this area. It is important for optometrists and occupational therapists to work together and this book provides the necessary tools to accomplish this.
- Brian Marshall, OD, "Marshall Family Eye Care, Doody s Review Service""

This book is a thorough and practical resource for occupational therapists interested in this topic. Therapists will find assessment and intervention strategies to use with their clients, in addition to a more comprehensive understanding of the visual system and optometric interventions. I believe the goal of this book has been achieved and closer partnership between occupational therapy and eye care professionals will be achieved by those who read this book, in addition to better treatment strategies and outcomes for our clients.
- Kim Marion, "Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy""

"This is a wonderful resource for occupational therapists who work with patients with vision disorders. It is well written and easy to understand, even for those with no previous experience in this area. It is important for optometrists and occupational therapists to work together and this book provides the necessary tools to accomplish this."

- Brian Marshall, OD, Marshall Family Eye Care, Doody's Review Service

"This book is a thorough and practical resource for occupational therapists interested in this topic. Therapists will find assessment and intervention strategies to use with their clients, in addition to a more comprehensive understanding of the visual system and optometric interventions. I believe the goal of this book has been achieved and closer partnership between occupational therapy and eye care professionals will be achieved by those who read this book, in addition to better treatment strategies and outcomes for our clients."

- Kim Marion, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Edition details

• Publisher: Slack Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1556429371
• ISBN 13: 9781556429378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 414