UŞAQLARDA ZƏİF GÖRMƏNİN REABİLİTASİYASI (ƏDƏBİYYAT İCMALI)

Abstract

SUMMARY

Low vision rehabilitation is a new emerging subspecialty drawing from the traditional fields of ophthalmology,
optometry, occupational therapy, and sociology, with an ever-increasing impact on our customary concepts of
research, education, and services for the visually impaired patient. A multidisciplinary approach and coordinated
effort are necessary to take advantage of new scientific advances and achieve optimal results for the patient. Vision
is the ability to see with a clear perception of detail, color and contrast, and to distinguish objects visually. Like any
other sense, vision tends to deteriorate or diminish naturally with age. In most cases, reduction in visual capability
can be corrected with glasses, medicine or surgery. However, if the visual changes occur because of an incurable
eye disease, condition or injury, vision loss can be permanent. Many people around the world with permanent
visual impairment have some residual vision which can be used with the help of low vision services, materials and
devices. This paper describes different options for the enhancement of residual vision including optical and non-
optical devices and providing training for the low vision client. Accordingly, the intent of this paper is to outline
the principles and details of a modem low vision rehabilitation service.