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Managing low vision patients.

E E Faye1

  • 1Lighthouse Center for Education, New York, New York, USA.

Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
|March 30, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Ophthalmologists must identify patients with low vision. Professional low vision evaluations enable most patients to effectively use vision-enhancing devices and new technologies to maximize their residual vision.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Identifying patients with low vision is a critical step in providing appropriate care.
  • Low vision significantly impacts a patient's quality of life and independence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the responsibility of eye care professionals in diagnosing low vision.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of low vision evaluations and assistive technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical responsibilities in low vision care.
  • Analysis of patient outcomes following low vision evaluations.
  • Assessment of various vision enhancement technologies.

Main Results:

  • Ophthalmologists and their staff play a key role in identifying individuals with low vision.

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  • The majority of patients undergoing professional low vision evaluations successfully utilize vision-enhancing devices.
  • Modern advancements in computer and television technology offer new avenues for improving residual vision.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early identification of low vision by eye care professionals is paramount.
    • Low vision evaluations are effective in enabling patients to use assistive devices.
    • Technological innovations, including magnifiers and digital displays, significantly aid in maximizing the use of remaining vision for patients with low vision.