Book
Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
15 Feb 2011
Abstract
The Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders.
Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists.
Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes:
* Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health
* Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements
* Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information
A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems. Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy.
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Details
- Title
- Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
- Creators
- Mitchell Scheiman - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University (2008-2025)
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 416
- Resource Type
- Book
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85199023592
- Other Identifier
- 9781556429378; 1556429371; 9781040140475; 9781040136904; 1003526837; 1040136907; 1040140475; 9781003526834; 991021900715504721