About low vision aids and rehabilitation

2. 1. WHAT IS LOW VISION.
2. CAUSES / RISK FACTOR .
3. MANAGEMENT.
4. ABOUT LOW VISION AIDS.
5. REHABILITATION.
6. GOAL.
7. SUMMARY.
8. CONCLUSION.

7. The most common causes of low vision is macular
degeneration ,a diseases of the sensory retina . However,
there are a wide variety of causes of low vision ,including :
1.Birth defect
2.Inherited diseases
3.Injuries
4.Diabetic Retinopathy
5.Glaucoma
6.Cataract
7.Aging
8.ARMD [ ACCORDING TO BAUSCH + LOMB]

13. • Magnification device for near and distance are
beneficial for patient with central vision loss
•Spectacles mounted device
•Corning photo chromatic filter ,tints and
sunglasses help to eliminate glare
•Non-optical device such as direct lighting

14. 1. OPTICAL
DEVICE
2. NON-OPTICAL
DEVICE

18.  Improving distance , intermediate , or
near vision .
Improving print reading ability.
Reducing photophobia and/or light-to-
dark – light adaptation time .

19.  Maintain and improve the quality of eye
and vision care rendered to visually
impaired patients
Inform and educate other health care
practitioner and the lay public regarding
the availability of vision rehabilitation
services.

21.  Disability does not mean that people stops
leaving their life .
Always motivate people
Just as we use certain equipment to make
our live easier, certain aids and device are
used by person with blindness or low vision to
facilitate daily leaving.