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Low Vision: Principles and Management

Paperback by 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 (Senior Lecturer in Optometry, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK); Crossland,...

Low Vision: Principles and Management

£69.99

ISBN:
9780323876346
Publication Date:
14 Feb 2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Pages:
352 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 17 - 18 Aug 2026
Low Vision: Principles and Management

Description

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Optometry** 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. Features comprehensive guidance on visual rehabilitation for acuity loss and visual field loss Describes a wealth of practical advice and real-world case scenarios to help guide your day-to-day patient interactions as well as your most challenging situations Covers hot topics, including the link between mental health and low vision, assistive technologies, measures of quality of life and other outcome measures, WHO classifications of visual impairment, and best practices for auditing and commissioning vision services Contains over 200 diagrams, illustrations, and patient photos to aid in visual understanding Explains how eye care professionals can work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide complete care An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Contents

PART 1 Defining Low Vision 1. What Is Low Vision? 2. Prevalence and Causes of Low Vision 3. Clinical Measures of Visual Performance 4. Patient Centred Outcome Measures PART 2 Magnification as a Strategy for Improving Visual Performance 5. Magnification 6. Relative Size Magnification: Increasing the Object Size 7. Relative Distance Magnification: Decreasing the Viewing Distance 8. Transverse Magnification 9. Angular Magnification PART 3 Other Methods for Visual Rehabilitation 10. Contrast and Glare 11. Illumination and Lighting 12. Aids for Peripheral Field Loss 13. Special Training Techniques for Visual Field Loss 14. Rehabilitation Techniques for Nystagmus 15. Sensory Substitution 16. Inclusive and Universal Design PART 4 Clinical Procedures 17. The Low Vision Assessment 18. The Eye Examination 19. Prescribing Magnification 20. Instruction and Training in the Use of Magnifiers 21. Evaluating Low Vision Services 22. The Place of Low Vision in Optometric Practice 23. Case Studies PART 5 Appendices 1. Useful Information 2. Sample Record Sheets 3. Patient Literature 4: Examples of Clinic Letters

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