Impact of apps as assistive devices for visually impaired persons
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 …
aspects of our daily lives. People with visual impairments are no exception, as they …
Barriers to accessing low-vision care: the patient's perspective
N Lam, SJ Leat - Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …
care from the perspective of individuals with vision impairment. Design Literature review …
Barriers to low vision rehabilitation: the Montreal Barriers Study
O Overbury, W Wittich - Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual …, 2011 - iovs.arvojournals.org
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 …
characteristics of people with vision impairment that may hinder their referral or decision to …
Access to low‐vision rehabilitation services: barriers and enablers
AI Matti, K Pesudovs, A Daly, M Brown… - Clinical and …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Background: The current mismatch between the need for and uptake of low‐vision services
has been attributed to various barriers including different service delivery models and …
has been attributed to various barriers including different service delivery models and …
Understanding healthcare communication in age-related macular degeneration care: A mixed-methods review of patients' perspectives
M Scheffer, J Menting, H Boeije, R van Nispen… - Survey of …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …
impairment among people aged 50 years and older. Earlier research has indicated that the …
Barriers to low vision rehabilitation: a qualitative approach
K Southall, W Wittich - Journal of Visual Impairment & …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction This study sought to describe and better understand barriers to accessing low
vision rehabilitation services. Methods A qualitative description research paradigm was …
vision rehabilitation services. Methods A qualitative description research paradigm was …
Vision impairment and dual sensory problems in middle age
Purpose Vision and hearing impairments are known to increase in middle age. In this study
we describe the prevalence of vision impairment and dual sensory impairment in UK adults …
we describe the prevalence of vision impairment and dual sensory impairment in UK adults …
Rehabilitation referral for patients with irreversible vision impairment seen in a public safety-net eye clinic
MA Coker, CE Huisingh, G McGwin… - JAMA …, 2018 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The prevalence of irreversible vision impairment in the United States is expected
to increase by 2050. Vision rehabilitation is the primary treatment option. Clinical trials have …
to increase by 2050. Vision rehabilitation is the primary treatment option. Clinical trials have …
Overcoming barriers to low-vision rehabilitation services: improving the continuum of care
W Wittich, A Canuto, O Overbury - Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective Low-vision rehabilitation is beneficial for patients with uncorrectable vision
impairment, specifically in tasks such as reading and activities of daily living. However …
impairment, specifically in tasks such as reading and activities of daily living. However …
Reprint of: Barriers to accessing low-vision care: the patient's perspective
N Lam, SJ Leat - Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …
care from the perspective of individuals with vision impairment. Design Literature review …