Flashcards in 13 - Opth - Low vision and visual rehab - Visual impairment Deck (8):
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define visual impairment
substantial and permanent defective vision through congenital defect, illness or injury
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visual impairment general guidelines (criteria)
VA - 6/60 - 3/60
Up to 6/24 if moderate field loss
Up to 6/18 or better if severe field loss
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define severe visual impairment
blindness severe enough to prevent work for which sight is essential
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severe VI guidelines
VA - <3/60
6/60 - 3/60 with moderate field loss
6/24 - 6/60 with severe field loss
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what is an LVI + what is it for
letter of visual impairment - from health pro to council to provide info and imply responsibility of provision by social services
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What is an RVI
referral of VI - also allows social services help
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CVI - what? by who? 3 consequences?
certificate of VI/SVI
by opthalmologist
social services provision compulsory, access to benefits, must inform DVLA
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