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LOW VISION REHABILITATION Tips for Independence Avani Patel, O.D., F.A.A.O. Private Practice: Los Alamitos, CA (562) 430-6161 Hospital: Long Beach Memorial Med. Center (562) 933-0123
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LOW VISION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
LOW VISION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Low Vision- A Collaborative Effort ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) uses the following classification of visual impairments. When the vision in the better eye with the best possible glasses or contacts lens correction is:  20/30 to 20/60 considered mild vision loss or near normal 20/70 to 20/160 considered moderate 20/200 to 20/400 considered severe 20/500 to 20/1000 considered profound < 20/1000 considered near total blindness NO light perception considered totally blind ALSO: any person not correctable to better than 20/200 in best eye or with < 20 degrees of visual field is considered LEGALLY BLIND.
Low Vision Rehabilitation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Common Types of Vision Impairment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Eye Care Professionals 1. Ophthalmologist (M.D.) 2. Optometrist (O.D.)
THE LOW VISION EYE DOCTOR ,[object Object],[object Object]
LOW VISION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Low Vision Exam- A Critical Component ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
  The Low Vision Exam A. Distance VA  B. Near VA C. Visual Fields D. Depth Perception E. Color Vision Testing D. Contrast Sensitivity E. Lighting F. Glare Sensitivity G. Trial frame refraction  H. Response to magnification /    Determination of Aids I Visual / Perceptual Testing ( if applicable ) J. Ocular health exam
  LOW VISION AIDS A. Spectacle Correction B. Contact Lenses C. Prisms  D. Filters E. Telescopes  - Monoculars  - Binoculars - Sportoculars -  Bioptic TS  - Galilean VS Keplarian    -  Ocutech autofocus
Electronic Aids  - Flipper - Jordy   - Onyx   - Clarity Carrymate
Near Visual A. SV Near or high addition bifocal  correction B. Spectacle mounted microscope or  telemicroscope  C. Hand magnifiers D. Stand Magnifiers
Near Electronic Aids   Stand alone CCTV ( Clearview) Portable CCTV   Opal Quicklook Amigo Carrymate Traveler Prisma Max Liberty Solo Compact
  Specialized Computer Software  1. Magnification and Screen Reader -Magic - BigShot - Zoomtext 9.0 - LunarPlus Screen Mag - WebEyes - WindowEyes - Hal Screen Reader - MaxEyes 2. Reading / Scanning Software -Sara-scanning/reading  program  -   Kurzeweil   3000 – scanning, reading and  writing learning software.  A text to speech application. - JBliss – scanning and reading software
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NON-OPTICAL, REHABILITATION OPTIONS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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  • 1. LOW VISION REHABILITATION Tips for Independence Avani Patel, O.D., F.A.A.O. Private Practice: Los Alamitos, CA (562) 430-6161 Hospital: Long Beach Memorial Med. Center (562) 933-0123
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  • 6. The World Health Organization ( WHO ) uses the following classification of visual impairments. When the vision in the better eye with the best possible glasses or contacts lens correction is: 20/30 to 20/60 considered mild vision loss or near normal 20/70 to 20/160 considered moderate 20/200 to 20/400 considered severe 20/500 to 20/1000 considered profound < 20/1000 considered near total blindness NO light perception considered totally blind ALSO: any person not correctable to better than 20/200 in best eye or with < 20 degrees of visual field is considered LEGALLY BLIND.
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  • 9. Eye Care Professionals 1. Ophthalmologist (M.D.) 2. Optometrist (O.D.)
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  • 13. The Low Vision Exam A. Distance VA B. Near VA C. Visual Fields D. Depth Perception E. Color Vision Testing D. Contrast Sensitivity E. Lighting F. Glare Sensitivity G. Trial frame refraction H. Response to magnification / Determination of Aids I Visual / Perceptual Testing ( if applicable ) J. Ocular health exam
  • 14. LOW VISION AIDS A. Spectacle Correction B. Contact Lenses C. Prisms D. Filters E. Telescopes - Monoculars - Binoculars - Sportoculars - Bioptic TS - Galilean VS Keplarian - Ocutech autofocus
  • 15. Electronic Aids - Flipper - Jordy - Onyx - Clarity Carrymate
  • 16. Near Visual A. SV Near or high addition bifocal correction B. Spectacle mounted microscope or telemicroscope C. Hand magnifiers D. Stand Magnifiers
  • 17. Near Electronic Aids Stand alone CCTV ( Clearview) Portable CCTV Opal Quicklook Amigo Carrymate Traveler Prisma Max Liberty Solo Compact
  • 18. Specialized Computer Software 1. Magnification and Screen Reader -Magic - BigShot - Zoomtext 9.0 - LunarPlus Screen Mag - WebEyes - WindowEyes - Hal Screen Reader - MaxEyes 2. Reading / Scanning Software -Sara-scanning/reading program - Kurzeweil 3000 – scanning, reading and writing learning software. A text to speech application. - JBliss – scanning and reading software
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