Low Vision: Principles and Management – A Comprehensive Resource for Eye Care Professionals

By Christine Dickinson BSc PhD FCOptom PGCertHE, Ana HernandezTrillo BSc MSc PhD PGDipMEd SFHEA, and Michael Crossland

Low Vision: Principles and Management is an essential textbook that provides a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications for eye care professionals. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of providing effective eye care to individuals with visual impairments, from theoretical background to current rehabilitative aids and low vision treatment strategies.

A Practical Approach to Vision Care

The book adopts a practical approach to vision care, ensuring that practising eye care professionals and students are fully up to date with current optical and electronic devices and their applications in everyday practice. It also provides evidence-based vision rehabilitation guidelines, enabling readers to stay current with the latest developments in the field.

Comprehensive Guidance on Visual Rehabilitation

The book offers comprehensive guidance on visual rehabilitation for both acuity loss and visual field loss. It features practical advice and real-world case scenarios to help guide readers’ day-to-day patient interactions, as well as their most challenging situations. This wealth of information enables eye care professionals to provide complete care to their patients.

Hot Topics in Low Vision Care

• The link between mental health and low vision
• Assistive technologies and their applications
• Measures of quality of life and other outcome measures
• WHO classifications of visual impairment
• Best practices for auditing and commissioning vision services

Visual Aids for Better Understanding

The book contains over 200 diagrams, illustrations, and patient photos to aid in visual understanding, making it easier for readers to comprehend complex concepts and apply them in their practice.

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Low Vision: Principles and Management emphasizes the importance of eye care professionals working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide complete care to patients with visual impairments. This collaborative approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs.

eBook Version

An eBook version is included with the purchase of the book, allowing readers to access all the text, figures, and references. The eBook also enables readers to search, customize their content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: April 21, 2023

Language: English

Paperback: 352 pages

ISBN-10: 032387634X

ISBN-13: 978-0323876346