Rev. ed. of: Low vision / edited by May Warren. Rev. ed. c2008. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
An overview of low vision rehabilitation and the role of occupational therapy / Mary Warren -- Eye conditions that cause low vision in adults / Lylas G. Mogk -- Low vision evaluation / Janet R. Meyers and Denise Thomas Wilcox -- Basic optics and optical devices / Rodney W. Nowakowski -- Intervention and rehabilitation for reading and writing / Elizabeth A. Barstow and Michael D. Crossland -- Assistive technology interventions to improve occupational performance / Fawnda Steelman -- Evaluation and intervention for diabetes self-management / Yolanda Cate -- Evaluation and intervention for basic and instrumental activities of daily living / Mary Pat Gilbert and Shelley Sikes Baker -- Evaluation and intervention for deficits in home and community mobility / Anne T. Riddering -- Driving and driving cessation / Jennifer Wells -- Evaluation and intervention for psychosocial issues / Laura E. Dreer and Adrienne Broadfoot -- Living successfully with low vision / Gwyn C. Jones ... [et al.] -- Intervention for adults with vision impairment from acquired brain injury / Mary Warren.
Summary:
The purpose of this textbook is to define and describe the occupational therapy approach to low vision rehabilitation using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 2nd ed. (AOTA, 2008) as the guide to evaluation and intervention. Although this textbook focuses on the older adult with acquired age-related vision loss, the principles of low vision rehabilitation are applicable to all ages.
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