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Aids for visual impairment.

N J Dudley1

  • 1Department of Medicine for the Elderly, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|November 17, 1990
PubMed
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This article highlights assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals. A comprehensive catalog of aids for daily living, leisure, and learning is available from the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB).

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Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Visually impaired individuals face challenges in daily living, learning, and leisure activities.
  • A wide array of assistive devices can mitigate these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of available assistive aids for the visually impaired.
  • To direct readers to a comprehensive resource for specialized equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of assistive technologies.
  • Reference to the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) catalogue.

Main Results:

  • Numerous assistive aids exist for various aspects of life for visually impaired persons.

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  • The RNIB catalogue serves as a detailed resource for these aids.

    • Conclusions:

    • Assistive technologies significantly enhance the quality of life for visually impaired individuals.
    • The RNIB catalogue is a valuable tool for accessing a broad range of adaptive equipment.