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Casten, Robin; Rovner, Barry W.; Fontenot, Joseph L. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2016
Introduction: This study characterizes self-reported functional vision goals and the use of low vision resources (for example, services and devices) in ophthalmology clinic patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and comorbid depressive symptoms. Methods: From July 2009 to February 2013, we assessed 188 consecutive patients (age 65+;…
Descriptors: Vision, Patients, Optometry, Ophthalmology
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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