Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
Book Details
Author(s)
Mitchell Scheiman OD FCOVD FAAO
Publisher
Slack Incorporated
ISBN / ASIN
1556429371
ISBN-13
9781556429378
Availability
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Sales Rank
#365,411
Category
Medical
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Description
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.
Some Additional Chapter Topics Include:
- Visual problems associated with learning disorders
- Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury
- Management of vision problems for children with special needs
- Low vision
Features of the Third Edition:
- Updated figures, research, and references
- Incorporates current American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework
- Glossary of key terms
- Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment
Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.
