Low vision rehabilitation: current perspectives

Low Vision Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Low Vision Algorithm

This article focuses on the rehabilitation of people with low vision, concretely on people with central or multiple loss of vision, and the use of new technological devices to assist them in their daily life by improving their ability to see in a better way the world around them, either virtual or real. This particular case refers to users with impaired vision, and the use of digital image proc...

Including occupational therapy in low vision rehabilitation.

An estimated 3 milhon Americans are currently hvmg wIth low v[Sion, a number that is expected to increase to 6 million bv the year 2030 (Orr, 1992) The majority of these persons are older and generally otherwise healthy adults struggling to maintain their independence and remain In their own homes (Orr, 1992). They are not blind and most will never completely lose their vision, but their lives ...

Low Vision Rehabilitation in Older Adults

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the diagnosis distribution, low vision rehabilitation methods and utilization of low vision rehabilitation in partially sighted persons over 65 years old. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred thirty-nine partially sighted geriatric patients aged 65 years or older were enrolled to the study between May 2012 and September 2013. Patients' age, gender and the distribution of d...

Occupational therapy interventions in low vision rehabilitation.

Low vision can significantly decrease a person's functional ability and independence. With the continuing rise in age of our population, the number of people with low vision will increase substantially. Restoring and maintaining their ability to function independently through the use of specific interventions is an intricate process that calls for the collaboration of various health care profes...