Chapter 13

Question 1

clouding of the eye lens

causes low vision

Answer 1

cataract

Question 2

normal fluid pressure in eyes rises
causes vision loss or blindness
treated with eye drops, laser trabeculoplasty or surgery

Answer 2

glaucoma

Question 3

secondary to diabetes
change in blood vessels of retina
most frequent cause of new cases of blindness in age 20 - 74

Answer 3

diabetic retinopathy

Question 4

damage to central part of retina
wet or dry form
leading cause of blindness in US - 60yo & older
no trmt for dry form
wet form treated with laser surgery, photodynamic therapy & eye injections

Answer 4

age related macular degeneration (AMD)

Question 5

80 % of what we perceive thru our senses

Answer 5

vision provides

Question 6

uncorrectable visual acuity less than 20/60 in better eye or visual field of 20 degrees or less in better eye

Answer 6

low vision

Question 7

low visions effects on ADLs

Answer 7

15 to 30 % higher dependence on others to perform

Question 8

see table 13-1 pg 192 - definitions of low vision & blindness

Answer 8

see book

Question 9

medical doctors who dx, treat, perform surgery & prescribe meds

Answer 9

ophthalomologists

Question 10

Drs of optometry (ODs)

Treat refractive error with glasses, contacts & magnifiers

Answer 10

optometrists

Question 11

provide in home training

modify environment

Answer 11

vision rehabilitation therapist

Question 12

teach how to use:
  canes
  guide dogs
  electronic equipment
  public transportationorientation &

Answer 12

mobility specialist

Question 13

“physical impairment” definition expanded to include low vision
- by Health Care Financing Administration

Answer 13

1990

Question 14

Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)

Answer 14

as of 2010 only 31 OTs with this certification

Question 15

OT & OTA can get _______________ in Low Vision (SCLV)

Answer 15

Specialty Certification

Question 16

OT intervention includes:

Answer 16

person
environment
occupation factors

Question 17

Firtst improve visual efficiency skills

eccentric viewing and visual scanning

Answer 17

person

Question 18

using undamaged area of retina

helpful for reading, writing & viewing faceseccentric viewing

Answer 18

using undamaged area of retina

Question 19

eye movements designed to locate an item in the environment

Answer 19

visual scanning

Question 20

closed circuit television (CCTV)
using high contrast
telescope
spectacles
magnifiers
 - hand held
  -standing

Answer 20

optic devices

Question 21

talking scales, clocks & watches…
liquid indicators
tactile indicators

Answer 21

non optic devices

Question 22

cover high glare surfaces with tablecloths

windows with sheer drapes

Answer 22

to reduce glare

Question 23

32 - 33% cts. with AMD

Answer 23

meet criteria for major depressive disorder

Question 24

attending to psychosocial needs

Answer 24

important part of OT services

Question 25

1st - medicare part B
private insurance
state or nonprofit agencies

Answer 25

primary OT funding for low vision