Low Vision and Rehabilitation 

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Sravani Mereddy

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Course Name : LOW VISION AND REHABILITATION

Code: CUTM1797

Credits (T-P-Pj): (2-1-0)

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the student will be knowledgeable in the following:
1. Definition and epidemiology of Low Vision
2. Clinical examination of Low vision subjects
3. Optical, Non-Optical, Electronic, and Assistive devices.
4. Training for Low Vision subjects with Low vision devices
5. Referrals and follow-up

Course Outcomes

These educational objectives are supported by a curriculum that seeks to have its graduates achieve the following student outcomes

To understand Low vision and blindness, the prevalence in India & worldwide

To assess the exact cause of low vision and needs of Low vision person

To Select appropriate measure( Selection of tools and counseling etc)

Course Syllabus

Module-1: 

Introduction

  • Definition & Classification
  • Causes of Low Vision

Optometrist’s role in Low Vision management

Module 2:

Examination of a Patient with Low vision

2.1. Case history

2.2. Visual acuity

  • Distant vision – Charts, measurement & Documentation
  • Near vision - Charts, measurement & Documentation
  • Refraction – Significance & Technique

Diagnostic procedures in low vision examination

Pre-clinical evaluation of low vision patients – prognostic & psychological factors; psycho-social impact of low vision

Module 3:

Types of low vision aids – Optics & Characteristics of Low vision aids

3.1. Magnification

3.2. Galilean telescope Vs Keplarian Telescopes

3.3. Spectacle magnifiers

3.4. Hand Magnifiers

3.5. Stand Magnifiers

3.6. CCTV

3.7. Bioptic telescopes

3.8. Accessory low vision aids

Module 4:

Selection of Low vision aids for distance, intermediate & near

Guidelines & training to use various aids

Module 5: 

Choices of tests & Aids in various pathological conditions

6.1. Conditions causes overall blurring of the visual field

6.2. Conditions causes central field defects

6.3. Conditions causes peripheral field defects

Module 6:

Light, glare & Contrast in Low vision care & Rehabilitation

Children with low vision

Module 7:

Genetics

Rehabilitation of visually handicapped

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Topic

Examination of a Patient with Low vision, Case history

PPT:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/history-taking-LVA.pdf

Practice

Demonstration followed by evaluation of a low vision patient by students

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBZAojctnFg

Session 6

Topic

Visual acuity

  • Distant vision – Charts, measurement & Documentation
  • Near vision - Charts, measurement & Documentation
  • Refraction – Significance & Technique

PPT1:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Module-2.3.1.pdf

PPT2:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Module-2.3.3.pdf

PPT3:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MODULE-3.3.2.pdf

Practice

Visual acuity measurement & Documentation

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtAFLUENmpM

Session 7

Topic

Pre-clinical evaluation of low vision patients – prognostic & psychological factors; psycho-social impact of low vision

PPT1:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Psychological-implication-of-low-vision.pdf

PPT2: http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/psycho-social-impact-of-low-vision.pdf

Practice

Refraction

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxCEZfL0Q_0

Session 8

Topic

Types of low vision aids – Optics & Characteristics of Low vision aids

PPT:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Optics-of-LVD-1.pdf

Practice

Diagnostic tests for each pathological condition

VIDEO1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp7LBSe7DcI

VIDEO2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDSznhjpqg

VIDEO3: :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_y06QCLUz4

Session 9

Session 10

Session 11

Session 12

Session 13

Session 14

Session 15

Session 16

Session 17

Topic

Selection of Low vision aids for distance, intermediate & near. Guidelines & training to use various aids

PPT:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/distance-near.pdf

PDF: http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jceh_17_49_006.pdf

Session 18

Topic

Conditions causes overall blurring of the visual field, Conditions causes central field defects, Conditions causes peripheral field defects

PDF:http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Choices-of-tests-Aids-in-various-pathological-conditions.pdf

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Session 21

Session 22

Session 23

Question Bank

E-Material

Case presentation 1

Case presentation 2

Case presentation 3

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