SpEdEx Books

Medical/Optometry/Low Vision

Primary Low Vision Care
by Rodney W. Nowakowski

Table of Contents

Vision Impairment and Its Rehabilitation
Psychosocial Aspects of Vision Impairment
The Patient Interview
Assessment of Visual Acuity
Refraction
Assessment of Visual Fields
Special Testing
Communication
Magnification
Basic Optical Principles of Low Vision Devices
General Guidelines for Prescribing Optical Devices
How to Prescribe Telescopes
How to Prescribe Microscopes
How to Prescribe Hand and Stand Magnifiers
How to Prescribe Telemicroscopes
Verification of Optical Devices
Contact Lens Applications in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Visual Field Enhancement
Illumination and Glare Control
The Closed Circuit Television
Prosthetic Eyes
Training Patients in the Use of Low Vision Devices and
Residual Vision
Driving with Impaired Vision
Nonoptical Aids for Activities of Daily Living
Genetic Counseling
Low Vision Rehabilitation for Children
Rehabilitative Management of Selected Disorders of Vision
Selected Case Examples
Practice Management
Reflections on Lessons Learned
Resources for Information, Training, and Materials Related to Vision Rehabilitation

Index

Hardcover, 374 pages
Published by Appleton & Lange
Publication date: August 1, 1994
Dimensions (in inches): 9.59 x 7.27 x .93
ISBN: 0838579809