The pervasiveness of mobile devices and other associated technologies has affected all
aspects of our daily lives. People with visual impairments are no exception, as they …

Objective To review the literature regarding barriers that hinder access to low-vision (LV)
care from the perspective of individuals with vision impairment. Design Literature review …

Written for health professionals, the Second Edition of Health Professional as Educator:
Principles of Teaching and Learning focuses on the daily education of patients, clients …

Background Underutilization of and lack of access to low vision services (LVS) has been
reported internationally. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators in …

Purpose.: One objective of the Montreal Barriers Study was to examine demographic
characteristics of people with vision impairment that may hinder their referral or decision to …

Background Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent, but often unrecognized in adults
with vision impairment (VI) or blindness. The purpose of this study was to explore visually …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Newspapers are an important source of information. The
discourses within the media can influence public attitudes and support or discourage …

Objective In order to better understand the barriers that limit the social participation of older
people with low vision, the aim of this study was to describe and clarify the factors that shape …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible visual
impairment among people aged 50 years and older. Earlier research has indicated that the …

Objective It has been demonstrated consistently that patients with poor vision have a
reduced quality of life and functional status and higher rates of psychologic distress. This …