Improving Quality of Life of Low vision Patients with Living Space Modifications
The burden of low vision is rapidly increasing globally, and more specifically, in the developing world. The study aims to assess various commonly used low visual aids and the Final outcome in patients. 36 patients with low vision were examined, investigated and treated by the author in the period b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/dljo.dljo_58_23 |
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| Summary: | The burden of low vision is rapidly increasing globally, and more specifically, in the developing world. The study aims to assess various commonly used low visual aids and the Final outcome in patients. 36 patients with low vision were examined, investigated and treated by the author in the period between Dec 2018 to April 2019, using a variety of new instruments and rehabilitation techniques. Following this, there was improvement in visual acuity in 32 patients as well as improvement in quality of living where patients were able to undertake several household and profession related tasks and activities. Through this, the author concludes that for low vision patients, following proper diagnosis, and treatment, proper rehabilitation tools and techniques are needed to bring improvement the quality of life. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-0200 2454-2784 |