Journal article
Low vision rehabilitation of the albino patient
Journal of the American Optometric Association, v 62(7), pp 533-536
Jul 1991
PMID: 1813557
Abstract
From the eye care professional's point of view, the three most common types of albinism are tyrosinase-negative oculocutaneous albinism, tyrosinase-positive oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism. Skin and uveal hypopigmentation is variable in this condition depending on the type of albinism. However, all types of albinism lack the necessary uveal pigmentation have subnormal visual acuity. Using low vision rehabilitation techniques such as modifying lighting and providing telescopic optical devices, these patients can experience dramatic improvements in functional visual acuity. This manuscript examines strategic approaches to visual rehabilitation as well as provides a clinical review of the condition.
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- Title
- Low vision rehabilitation of the albino patient
- Creators
- J. W Sowka - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)A. S Gurwood - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Optometric Association, v 62(7), pp 533-536
- Publisher
- American Optometric Association
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0026182834
- Other Identifier
- 991022019601204721