Making life easier for people with low vision

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  • Clare Gilbert
چکیده

There are many things you can suggest that will help people with low vision make the most of their vision, whether they are able to benefit from magnification devices or not. If you are working at the community or at primary level, remember that these environmental modifications should never be a substitute for referral: always refer someone with low vison for an eye examination, refraction and low vision services wherever possible. If you are working at district/secondary or tertiary level, refer your patient for vision rehabilitation. The suggestions given here are a good starting point, but some people may require further support and training in order to make the most of their vision. A way of remembering environmental modifications is to think about:

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دوره 25  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012