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Hofstetter, H. W. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
Low vision children (ages 4-19, n=137) were screened, and 77 percent were advised to have comprehensive clinical evaluations or ophthalmology services. The visual capability of the referred children was determined, low vision aids were prescribed for 56 children, and the degree of successful utilization of aids was evaluated. (JDD)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Equipment Utilization
Henkind, Paul; Suarez, Michael F. – Sight-Saving Review, 1974
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Exceptional Child Services
Krippner, Stanley – 1968
Studies of the etiological factors in reading disability and approaches, generally visual-perceptual, to the problem are presented. Krippner's study presents 15 causes of reading disability and reveals poor visual-perceptual skills as the most common cause. The Olson-Mitchell-Westberg study attempts to determine the effects of visual training upon…
Descriptors: College Students, Elementary School Students, Etiology, Experimental Programs
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Mak, Donna; Plant, Aileen J. – Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2001
To recruit doctors to rural areas, an Australian scholarship program enables undergraduate medical students to spend 2 weeks each year for 4 years at the same rural location. Case studies illustrate how four such students' participation in trichiasis and diabetic retinopathy screening benefitted the Aboriginal communities in which they worked and…
Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Case Studies, Clinical Experience, Diabetes
Blea, William A. – 1977
Provided is a collection of presentations from a conference for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and educators meeting to exchange their concerns and share knowledge on various types of sensory handicaps of deaf blind children. The conference is seen as an introduction to the needs of deaf blind children and to the importance of stating diagnostic…
Descriptors: Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Conference Reports, Deaf Blind
Getman, G. N. – 1992
This book focuses on the prevention of academic failure through focus on developmental processes (especially development of essential visual skills) within the individual learner. A distinction is made between sight and vision with vision involving the entire person and his/her learning experiences The first chapter examines "The Dynamics of the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages
Johnson, Samuel B. – Sight-Saving Review, 1974
Descriptors: Adults, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Exceptional Child Services
Pijar, Mary Lou, Comp; And Others – 1983
This report is a compilation of educational materials that are available in the field of diagnostic medical ultrasound. Materials, which include publications, audiovisual aids, and teaching aids, are listed under the following categories: abdominal imaging; anatomy and physiology; anatomy and embryology; bioeffects; cardiology and vasculature;…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Audiovisual Aids, Cardiovascular System, Clinical Diagnosis
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. – 1978
These lesson plans and study guides for a secondary/postsecondary level course in optometry comprise one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instruction and curriculum development in a civilian setting. The purpose stated for the 128-hour course is to train students in basic ocular anatomy…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content
American Optometric Association, St. Louis, MO. – 1968
Aspects of vision and vision care considered are the following: extent and types of vision defects of American children; importance of vision care in pre-school years, elementary, and secondary school and beyond; and manpower resources in vision care today, the extent of vision testing and care, special problem areas, and governmental support.…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Elementary School Students, Etiology, Exceptional Child Services
Oregon State Board of Health, Portland. – 1971
In its 9th year of providing migrant health services through a U.S. Public Health Service Continuing Migrant Health Act grant, this Oregon Migrant Health Project annual report is concerned with (1) the health services provided during the 1970-71 harvest season through a contractual arrangement between the Oregon State Health Division and 10 county…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Annual Reports, Dental Health, Diseases
Mississippi Research and Curriculum Unit for Vocational and Technical Education, State College. – 1996
This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for the course sequences in the ophthalmic technology program. Presented in the introductory section are a description of the program and suggested course sequence. Section I lists baseline competencies, and section II…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of Occupational and Career Education. – 1983
This curriculum guide is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment in the health care industry. The two-year program, designed to be used in high schools in New York City, will prepare students to assist in various health career settings such as doctors' offices, hospital clinics, and group practice facilities. The curriculum guide,…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques
Harding, Anne S. – 2000
This book includes more than 500 entries describing advances in the treatment of disease and the understanding of human health. The emphasis is on significant advances in diseases, treatments, and health issues. Topics included are: alternative or nonwestern medicine; anesthesia and analgesia; antibiotics; cancer; cell biology and physiology;…
Descriptors: Anesthesiology, Cancer, Clinical Diagnosis, Cytology
GOLUB, RISA S.; GORDON, SOL – 1966
DESIGNED FOR PARENTS AND SPECIALISTS PLANNING THERAPEUTICALLY ORIENTED RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS FOR BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN, THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 13 CHAPTERS BY DIFFERENT AUTHORS. ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED ARE GENERALLY NONCOMPETITIVE, EMPHASIZING STRUCTURE AND LIMIT. DISCUSSED ARE (1) THE ROLE OF THE OPTOMETRIST WITH THE INADEQUATE…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Day Camp Programs, Day Schools
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