Managing Low Vision - an Up-to-Date Hands on Perspective!
Using participants with simulated vision loss, the use of acuity, reading and contrast sensitivity charts will be demonstrated, and the different results obtained interpreted. Methods for determining and testing the correct magnification level will be demonstrated, along with the ways in which the appropriate magnifier can be determined. Ways in which the basic optical characteristics of simple magnifiers (power, magnification, emergent vergence) can be determined will be demonstrated, and the significance of these measurements discussed.
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Key learning points:
- An understanding of the assessment of visual function, including the use of IogMAR and other specialist charts, and the effects of lighting, contrast and glare.
- The ability to predict required magnification for an individual patient, and to understand the reasons why magnification can be ineffective.
- The ability to advise on the use of, and dispense simple low vision aids to appropriate patients, including: hand and stand magnifiers, typoscopes and hand held telescopes.
- A recognition of the importance of the patient's general health status, psychological status and requirements in terms of work, lifestyle and hobbies, in advising on appropriate aids.
- A knowledge of the optical principles of common types of low vision aids, and the ability to measure and verify these devices, using simple practice equipment.
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