| Description |
164 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
The basic bookshelf for eyecare professionals |
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Basic bookshelf for eyecare professionals.
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| Contents |
Introduction to low vision -- Optical low vision aids -- Non-optical and daily living aids -- Electronic and computer-assisted low vision aids -- History taking -- Assessment of visual function -- Selecting aids for individuals -- The emotional and social aspects of visual loss -- Rehabilitation and referrals -- Providing low vision care in the private practice or clinic -- Case histories |
| Summary |
"The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals, Second Edition offers an introduction to all aspects of low vision, including a short history of low vision and the basic optics of magnifiers." "Updated and revised, this second edition of The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals provides practical material on assessing low vision patients, the psychology of visual loss, and ways to alleviate patients' common fears. Additionally, Barbara Brown explores current optical, nonoptical, and electronic devices and their appropriate uses for various patients."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: The low vision handbook / Barbara Brown. c1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Low vision -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Low vision -- Diagnosis.
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Low vision -- History.
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Low vision -- Rehabilitation.
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Low vision -- Treatment.
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Vision, Subnormal
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Vision, Low.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Brown, Barbara, 1956-
Low vision handbook
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| LC no. |
2006039686 |
| ISBN |
1556427956 (paperback) |
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9781556427954 (paperback) |
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