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Intro to Low vision rehab Flashcards

1
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Uncorrected refractive errors are the leading cause of:

A

visual impairment

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Cataracts are the leading cause of_____in middle and and low in income countries

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blindness

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What are the leading causes of visual impairment

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  1. Age related macular degeneration
  2. diabetic retinopathy
  3. Glaucoma
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4
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Low vision is ____ ____ not correctable by glasses, contacts, medicine or surgery

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reduced vision

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What are some of the things that cause visual impairment

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  1. reduced VA
  2. visual field loss
  3. photophobia
  4. diplopia
  5. visual distortion
  6. visual perceptual difficulties
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Who is considered visually impaired?

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  1. Reduced VA of 20/70 or worse
  2. peripheral vision loss
  3. scotomas
  4. double vision
  5. distortions
  6. central vision loss
  7. loss in contrast sensitivity
  8. problems with depth perception
  9. problems with visual perception
  10. extreme light sensitivity
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7
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Visual disorder is anatomical changes caused by ___of the eye and does not affect a persons ____

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diseases; function

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Visual impairment is a functional ___loss that results from a visual disorder.

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loss

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9
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Visual disability refers to a persons limitations in a persons ___ and ____

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skills and abilities

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What are examples of visual disability

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inability to read, write, drive, self care, travel, managing finaces, seeing peoples faces preparing meals, etc

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_____ and availability of _____ ____ may play a role in peoples ability to reach their goals and overcome and disability in spite of their visual impairment

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motivation; optical devices

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12
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Visual handicap refers to ____ and ____consequences of vision loss; as well as environmental barriers.

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psychosocial; economic

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13
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Legal blindess is defined as best corrected VA of _____ or worse in the ____eye or Peripheral vision less than ___degrees in the better eye.

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20/200; 20

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Low vision is generally considered best corrected VA of ____ or less than ___degrees of peripheral field

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20/70; 20

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15
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Blindness is referred to as having no_____vision at all, which is also known as No ____ _____.

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usable; light perception

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Vision loss and visual impairment refers to any type of degree of ___ ___ ___

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change in vision; continuum

17
Q

Legal blindess is NOT complete ____

A

blindness

18
Q

Legal blindess is an impairment affecting ____eyes

A

BOTH

19
Q

Legal blindness in an impairment with ____correction

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BEST

20
Q

What are some congenital conditions that can cause someone to become visually impaired

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prenatal, perinatal, postnatal injuries or infection, premature birth, optic nerve damage, etc

21
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What are some genetic conditions that cause someone to become visually impaired

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tumors, stargardt disease, retinitis pigmentosa, oculocutaneous albinism, aniridia

22
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What are acquired conditions that can cause someone to become visually impaired

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hemianopias, traumatic brain injuries, age related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy

23
Q

What are some risk factors for falls in the elderly

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  1. polypharmacy (taking 4/more meds)
  2. muscle weakness
  3. age
  4. disease
  5. prior fall history
  6. visual impairment
24
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Low vision rehab teaches patients to use their ____vision and other ____effectively and efficiently by modifying activities that have become difficult due to vision loss.

A

remaining; senses

25
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Low vision rehab restores vision to a state of ___function for daily activities through optical devices, training and guidance so patients can stay ____, ____ and ____

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useful; safe; active; independent

26
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Low vision rehab does NOT ____impaired vision

A

restore

27
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Low vision rehab improves patients:

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health related quality of life, self esteem, mental health, visual reading ability, overall visual ability, reudece dependence on others

28
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WHat does the multidisciplinary team of low vision rehab consist of:

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  1. low vision optemetrist/optham
  2. occupational therapist
  3. orientation and mobility instructor
  4. vision rehabilitation therapist or low vision therapist
  5. social worker
  6. mental health provider
  7. vocational rehab counselor
  8. optometric technican/support staff
29
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Team interactions with other health care providers include:

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  1. OD’s MD’s
  2. primary care physicians
  3. geriatricians
  4. endocrinilogist: diabetes
  5. pharmacists
30
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What is the primary care optometrists role in LV rehab

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  1. conduct a comprehensive eye exam
  2. conduct a low vision exam
    - attain goals and needs of the ind
    - evaluate eye disorder and how it affects functional ability to perform tasks
    - make recommendations to OT, vision rehab thereapist or mobility instructor for eval and training
31
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what are the components of a low vision exam

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  1. detailed case history
  2. functional vision evaluation
  3. extensive trial-frame refraction
  4. optical device/adaptive technology eval
  5. ocular health exam
  6. rx of glasses, optical devices, adaptive technology, absorptive filters, non optical aids and rehab techniques.
32
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What are outcomes of LV rehab

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  1. maintain productive members of society
  2. remain as safe and active as possible
  3. inc personal independence
  4. provide knowledge skills and optical devices to perform specific activities
  5. dec the amount of gov support needed
  6. dec the amount of family/caregiver support needed
  7. improves quality of life

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