The low vision handbook for eyecare professionals / Barbara Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Barbara, 1956-

Contributor:

Brown, Barbara, 1956-

Series:

Basic bookshelf for eyecare professionals

Basic bookshelf for eyecare professionals The low vision handbook for eyecare professionals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Low vision--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Low vision.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Thorofare, New Jersey : Slack, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Clearly organized and simply presented, "The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals, Second Edition" offers an introduction to all aspects of low vision, including a short history of low vision and the basic optics of magnifiers. Updated and revised this second edition of "The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals" provides practical material on assessing low vision patients, the psychology of visual loss, and ways to alleviate patientsrsquo; common fears. Additionally, Barbara Brown explores current optical, nonoptical, and electronic devices and their appropriate uses for various patients. Additional features include: bull; Case histories to explain some differences among patients at varying levels of vision loss bull; Key points and study icons that highlight topics of interest for paraprofessionals studying for their certification exams bull; Addresses and websites for vendors of low vision aids and devices bull; Contact information for rehabilitation centers and support agencies to benefit visually impaired patients bull; Multiple references and resources for further study "The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals, Second Edition" is perfect for students of the ophthalmic and optometric sciences, introductory-level assistants and other medical office staff, as well as more experienced technicians. The easy-to-read format, user-friendly terminology, and resource information make it an invaluable book for all who assist low vision patients.

Contents:

Introduction to low vision

Optical low vision aids

Non-optical and daily living aids

Electronic and computer-assisted low vision aids

History taking

Assessment of visual function

Selecting aids for individuals

The emotional and social aspects of visual loss

Rehabilitation and referrals

Providing low vision care in the private practice or clinic

Case histories.

Notes:

Rev. edition of: The low vision handbook / Barbara Brown. c1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Related Work:

Brown, Barbara, 1956- Low vision handbook.

ISBN:

1-003-52490-7

1-04-014178-1

1-61711-202-X

1-61711-664-5

9781003524908

OCLC:

1437779557