
Low Vision Assessment
Jane Macnaughton(Author)
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 28. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7506-8854-3 (ISBN)
Description
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Ophthalmologists, Primary Care Physicians and Contact Lens Practitioners. Especially designed for all those taking the PQE exams.
Illustrations
60 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-8854-3 (9780750688543)
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Content
IntroductionDefinitions, certification and registrationEpidemiology and causes of blindness and low visionThe low vision examinationDetermining and prescribing magnificationOptical principles of low vision aidsElectronic magnificationAdditional strategies and non-optical methods for improving visual performancePsychological factors in visual impairmentCommunity care, benefits and services Education and employmentSome useful information sourcesReferences