Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
The Study Icons
Chapter 1. Introduction to Low Vision
Chapter 2. Optical Low Vision Aids
Chapter 3. Non-Optical and Daily Living Aids
Chapter 4. Electronic and Computer-Assisted Low Vision Aids
Chapter 5. History Taking
Chapter 6. Assessment of Visual Function
Chapter 7. Selecting Aids for Individuals
Chapter 8. The Emotional and Social Aspects of Visual Loss
Chapter 9. Rehabilitation and Referrals
Chapter 10. Providing Low Vision Care in the Private Practice or Clinic
Chapter 11. Case Histories
Glossary
Index
Biography
Barbara Brown, CO, Med, is an orthoptist and ophthalmic medical technologist who began her career as an orientation and mobility instructor. She has been dedicated to low vision care since 1976 and has helped to initiate low vision clinics in Augusta, CA; Jacksonville, FL; and several ophthalmology practices around Boston, MA. She has provided low vision care to patients, taught ophthalmology residents and ophthalmic technicians about low vision, and assisted in the development of the low vision section of the JCAHPO™ certification examinations. She has seen a tremendous increase of interest in low vision over the past 30 years and hopes that the next generation of ophthalmic and optometric health care providers of any capacity continue to be vitally concerned about the debilitating aspects of low vision and are able to help their patients with compassion and skill.
Ms. Brown currently teaches mathematics at a high school in the Boston area. After having several low vision students, she is learning to further appreciate the needs of low vision youth. And after becoming presbyobic herself, she is learning to further appreciate the value of magnification!
"The author has done a superb job of relaying somewhat difficult concepts in an easy to learn and enjoyable format. Not only is this book easy to read and comprehend for every member of the office, it will provide an immediate impact on how well your office helps the visually impaired. This book is a must have in the office!"
—Brian D. Marshall, OD, TLC The Laser Center, Doody Enterprises, Inc.
