Low Vision: Principles and Management

Low Vision: Principles and Management is a comprehensive resource that strikes an ideal balance between theory and practice, covering all aspects of providing effective eye care to individuals with visual impairment. This concise yet thorough guide covers everything from the theoretical background to current rehabilitative aids and low vision treatment strategies, while adopting a practical approach to vision care.

With a focus on evidence-based guidelines and real-world case scenarios, this book provides comprehensive guidance on visual rehabilitation for acuity loss and visual field loss. It covers hot topics such as the link between mental health and low vision, assistive technologies, measures of quality of life, WHO classifications of visual impairment, and best practices for auditing and commissioning vision services.

With over 200 diagrams, illustrations, and patient photos, the book provides visual aids to aid in understanding. It also explains how eye care professionals can work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide complete care. An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing readers to access all the text, figures, and references with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Low Vision: Principles and Management is an essential resource for practicing eye care professionals and students seeking to improve their understanding of low vision and provide effective care to patients with visual impairment.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (April 21, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 032387634X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323876346