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The Management of Low Vision in Children: Report of the 1992 World Health Organization Consultation.
Peer reviewedBest, A. B.; Corn, A. L. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This paper presents a summary of presentations and discussion from a World Health Organization meeting of experienced low vision practitioners. It outlines the magnitude of the problem; current status of low vision care; enhancement of the use of vision; and recommendations in definitions, identification, assessment, low vision centers, education,…
Descriptors: Children, Human Services, Incidence, International Organizations
Peer reviewedLussenhop, Krista; Corn, Anne L. – RE:view, 2002
This article reviews literature on the issue of whether it is preferable to teach students literacy skills using large print or using standard print with optical devices. Findings indicate reading standard print with optical devices is as effective a literacy medium as large print and, perhaps, a more effective one. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Large Type Materials, Literacy
Peer reviewedWilkinson, M. E.; Stewart, I. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
Records of 360 students evaluated via outreach programs at the low vision clinics of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School over a 10-year period were analyzed concerning age, sex, ocular condition, best-corrected visual acuity at far and near, and recommended optical devices. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age, Children, Low Vision Aids
