scholarly journals Profile of the Australian College of Optometry low vision clinic

2018 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 793-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mae FA Chong ◽  
Helen HI Cho ◽  
A Jonathan Jackson ◽  
Sharon A Bentley
Keyword(s):  
Low Vision ◽  
Low Vision Clinic

Plan for a Low Vision Clinic

1965 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 275-277
Author(s):  
Austin Lowrey
Keyword(s):  
Low Vision ◽  
Low Vision Clinic

scholarly journals Implications of a Remote Study of Children With Cerebral Visual Impairment for Conducting Virtual Pediatric Eye Care Research: Virtual Assessment Is Possible for Children With CVI

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Almagati ◽  
Barry S. Kran
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Typically Developing Children ◽  
Parent Questionnaire ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Vision Function ◽  
E Mail

The Pandemic of 2020 impacted conducting in-person research. Our proposed project already had an asynchronous online component but was later morphed to add a synchronous online component, thereby eliminating the need for in-person assessment. The project compares the results of various tests between a group of children with Cerebral Visual Impairments (CVI) (N = 4) and an age-matched sample of children without CVI (N = 3) from a pediatric low vision clinic. This model was trialed with a small convenient sample of typically developing children in the same age range (N = 4). Given the positive feedback, recruitment for the larger study was done via encrypted e-mail rather than through traditional mailing. The asynchronous components included recruitment, pre-assessment information, the Flemish CVI questionnaire, Vineland-3 comprehensive parent questionnaire for assessment of age equivalent, and vision function tests, such as contrast sensitivity. The synchronous components were administered via Zoom telehealth provided by necoeyecare.org and included assessment of visual acuity via the Freiburg Visual Acuity and Contrast Test (FrACT) electronic software and assessment of visual perceptual batteries via the Children’s Visual Impairment Test for developmental ages 3–6-years (CVIT 3–6). Our virtual testing protocol was successful in the seven participants tested. This paper reviews and critiques the model that we utilized and discusses ways in which this model can be improved. Aside from public health considerations during the pandemic, this approach is more convenient for many families. In a broader perspective, this approach can be scaled for larger N studies of rare conditions, such as CVI without being confined by proximity to the researcher.

scholarly journals Impact of low vision services on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin O. Ovenseri-Ogbomo ◽  
Harriette Osafo-Agyei ◽  
Ralph E.U. Akpalaba ◽  
James Addy ◽  
Elizabeth O. Ovenseri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
The Impact

Patients’ perspectives on the impact of clinical interventions have been recognised as critical elements in patient care. Quality-of-life instruments are designed to measure these perspectives. We used the National Eye Institute’s 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ) to measure the impact of optical low vision devices on the quality of life of 22 low vision patients who obtained and were using low vision devices from a secondary low vision clinic in the Eastern Region, Ghana. The study employed a pre- and post-intervention technique. We found statistically significant improvements in measured visual acuity and NEI VFQ scores in 8 of the 10 domains evaluated. We conclude that optical low vision devices have a positive impact on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana.Keywords: low vision; quality of life; visual acuity; visual impairment; Ghana

Itinerant Low Vision Services

1975 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Kent D. Carter ◽  
Constance A. Carter
Keyword(s):  
New Hampshire ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Itinerant Teachers ◽  
Follow Up Care ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Education Concept

The itinerant education concept proves helpful in providing visually impaired individuals with comprehensive low vision services, because visual screenings, training, and follow-up care can be provided on a regular basis within the student's own environment. Close cooperation among low vision clinic staff, classroom teachers, parents, ancillary personnel, and low vision educational consultants develops quality low vision service through a professional team approach. Such an approach is presently functioning successfully in the state of New Hampshire. To implement this approach, itinerant teachers with training and experience in the field of low vision are badly needed. It is recommended that universities, in cooperation with low vision clinics, seek ways of implementing such training in their present programs.

The impact of cataract surgery on patients from a low-vision clinic

2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 391-398.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene C. Kuo ◽  
Aimee T. Broman ◽  
Robert W. Massof ◽  
William Park
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
The Impact

Profile of a low vision clinic population

1998 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 198-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhani Mohidin ◽  
Suzainah Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Low Vision ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
Clinic Population

scholarly journals Demographic and clinical characteristics of a paediatric low vision population in a low vision clinic in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guohong Gao ◽  
Manrong Yu ◽  
Jinhui Dai ◽  
Feng Xue ◽  
Xiaoying Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Low Vision Clinic

scholarly journals Demographic Characteristics and Causes of Low Vision in Children: A Hospital–Based Study from Khartoum, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Hassan Alrasheed ◽  
Eslah Saeed Awad ◽  
Zoelfigar Dafalla Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Retinitis Pigmentosa ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Congenital Glaucoma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
Key Words Retinitis Pigmentosa ◽  
Male Patients

Purpose:  To determine the demographic characteristics and causes of low vision in children who attended Alfaisal eye center, Khartoum Sudan. Place and Duration of Study:  Alfaisal eye Center, Khartoum, Sudan, from February 2018 to October 2020. Study Design:  Cross sectional observational study. Methods:  Clinical record of 105 patients who visited the low vision clinic were retrieved. Demographic features, history, ocular examination, cause of low vision, refractive state of the eye (by self-luminance streak retinoscope, and auto refractometer), and type of low vision devices used by the patients were noted. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 20. Results:  Mean age was 11.70 ± 2.19. Seventy three percent patients had Visual Acuity(VA) less than 6/60. Majority (59%) were male patients. Commonest refractive error associated with low vision was myopia (65.71%). Retinitis Pigmentosa, congenital glaucoma, and albinism were other major causes of pediatric low vision (19.5%). Progressive Myopia was seen in 15%. About 9.5% of children presented with cataracts, nystagmus in 9.5%, and congenital refractive error in 9.5%.The cause of low vision among children was not statistically different between males and females P=0.890. More than half of the children 78.1% used glasses and about 21.9% were corrected by telescope. Conclusion:  Retinitis pigmentosa, albinism, and congenital glaucoma were the most common causes of pediatric low vision. Common low vision devices prescribed to these children were glasses and telescopes. Key Words:  Retinitis Pigmentosa, Congenital glaucoma, Albinism, Myopia, Cataract.

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