Vision Flashcards
1
Q
What does an amsler grid test?
A
Central Vision
2
Q
What does the confrontation test assess?
A
Peripheral Vision
3
Q
What 2 visual conditions cause central vision loss?
A
- Cataracts
2. Age related macular degeneration
4
Q
What visual condition causes peripheral vision loss?
A
Glaucoma
5
Q
What is eccentric viewing and when should you use it?
A
Rotating head or trunk to view items and scan the environment
Use when central vision is impaired
Use when peripheral vision is impaired
6
Q
What are typical impairments seen with a person with macular degeneration?
A
- Impaired mobility
2.Reduced independence in ADL and IADLs - Decreased ability to recognize faces and complete fine motor work
4.
7
Q
What impairments are seen with cataracts?
A
- impaired night driving
- Decreased ability to distinguish between colors
- Blurry Vision
- Increased glare sensitivity
- Distorted perception of shapes
- Decreased contrast discrimination
8
Q
What impairments are seen with glaucoma?
A
Anything that uses peripheral vision
9
Q
What causes fluctuation vision loss and what impairments does it cause?
A
Diabetic retinopathy Reduction of contrast sensisty Decreased night vision Patchy spots of visual field loss Total blindness
