Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional PerspectivesAmerican Foundation for the Blind, 2010 - 965 страници Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives, the ground-breaking text that highlighted the importance of focusing on the functional as well as the clinical implications of low vision, has been completely updated and expanded in this second edition. The revised edition goes even further in its presentation of how best to assess and support both children and adults with low vision and plan programs and services that optimize their functional vision and ability to lead productive and satisfying lives, based on individuals' actual abilities. Part 1, Personal and Professional Perspectives, provides the foundations of this approach, with chapters focused on the anatomy of the eye, medical causes of visual impairment, optics and low vision devices, and clinical low vision services, as well as psychological and social implications of low vision and the history of the field. Part 2 focuses on children and youths, providing detailed treatment of functional vision assessment, instruction, use of low vision devices, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology. Part 3 presents rehabilitation and employment issues for working-age adults and special considerations for older adults. |
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Perspectives on Low Vision | 3 |
A History in Progress | 35 |
Psychological and Social Implications of Low Vision | 67 |
Integration of Visual Skills for Independent Living | 97 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the | 111 |
Pathology and Its Implications | 137 |
Optics and Low Vision Devices | 192 |
Clinical Low Vision Services | 238 |
Instruction in the Use of Optical Devices for Children and Youths | 527 |
Assessment and Instruction | 589 |
Orientation and Mobility Services for Children and Youths with Low Vision | 655 |
Personal Social | 729 |
Low Vision Rehabilitation Training for Working Age Adults | 760 |
Employment Considerations for Adults with Low Vision | 799 |
Orientation and Mobility for Adults with Low Vision | 833 |
Aging and Loss of Vision | 871 |
PART TWO Children and Youths with Low Vision | 297 |
Functional Vision Assessment of Children with Low Vision Including | 339 |
Instruction in Visual Techniques for Students with Low Vision | 398 |
Selection and Assessment of Learning and Literacy Media for Children | 442 |
Instruction of Literacy Skills to Children and Youths with Low Vision | 484 |
THE ROLE OF THE CERTIFIED LOW VISION THERAPIST | 917 |
RESOURCES | 935 |
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