LOW VISION DEVICES

Question 1

These are devices that will maximize residual visual function by
increasing the visual information available to a person with low vision

Answer 1

Low vision devices

Question 2

These are supplementary devices, used together with optical devices
that does not use lenses or prisms, it alters spatial relationships and modify the environment

Answer 2

Non-optical low vision devices

Question 3

These are devices that will assists patients with low vision to carry on activities of daily living (ADL)

Answer 3

Low vision devices

Question 4

This is consist of one or more lenses or prisms placed between the eye
and object to be viewed which increase the size of the object to the
retina

Answer 4

Optical Low vision devices

Question 5

These are like miniature binoculars attached to the spectacle frame

Answer 5

Bioptic Telescopes

Question 6

a combination of lenses fitted in a tubular form to get a magnify view of
distance objects

Answer 6

Telescopes

Question 7

used to view objects at a close range

Answer 7

Extra Short- focus telescope

Question 8

2 type of stand magnifier that is transparent:

Answer 8

• Dome magnifier
• Bar magnifier

Question 9

magnifying aid held in the hand in front of the eye for viewing small
objects at close range

Answer 9

Hand magnifier

Question 10

magnifying aid that is compact and foldable

Answer 10

Compact magnifier

Question 11

magnifying aid fitted in a casing

Answer 11

Stand Magnifier

Question 12

An electronic magnifier consisting of a camera with zoom lens and a monitor for reading

Answer 12

CCTV

Question 13

Lenses that cut off glare and undesirable frequencies of the visible light

Answer 13

Absorptive

Question 14

A patient with macular degeneration will work better under
______________ level of illumination

Answer 14

Direct Light

Question 15

A patient with retinitis pigmentosa will work better under ______________ level of illumination

Answer 15

Incandescent light

Question 16

A patient with glaucoma will work better under ______________ level of illumination

Answer 16

Natural light

Question 17

This is the optical low vision device that is recommended when writing:

Answer 17

Spectacle magnifier

Question 18

This is the optical low vision device that is recommended if the patient has dexterity problems

Answer 18

Spectacle magnifier

Question 19

This is a non-optical low vision device that helps the patient when writing

Answer 19

• Letter—writer
• Writing guide

Question 20

This is a non-optical low vision device that helps the patient when
reading

Answer 20

Typoscope

Question 21

these low vision aids are recommended for book lovers

Answer 21

• Reading stand
• typoscope

Question 22

this low vision aids are recommended for a low vision field worker

Answer 22

telescope

Question 23

Typoscope serves the ff. purposes:

Answer 23

• Reading stand
• avoid glare

Question 24

Writing guide serves the ff. purposes:

Answer 24

• avoid glare
• writing guide

Question 25

For **long reading**, the recommended low vision aids are

Answer 25

Spectacle magnifier

Question 26

For looking at a diagram, the recommended magnifier is

Answer 26

stand magnifier

Question 27

This is being use so as not to lose place while reading

Answer 27

Typoscope

Question 28

The ff. solutions are recommended if the patient encountered dimness of material while using the low vision aids:

Answer 28

* Change direction of illumination * Increase illumination * Increase contrast

Question 29

The ff. solutions are recommended if the patient encountered material out of while using the low vision aids

Answer 29

Check working distance

Question 30

The ff. solutions are recommended if the patient encountered eye fatigue while using the low vision aids:

Answer 30

* Shorten reading time * Eccentric Viewing * Reading stand

Question 31

are recommended if the patient encountered postural fatigue while using the low vision aids

Answer 31

Reading stand

Question 32

are recommended if the patient encountered glare while using the low vision aids

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* Check direction of illumination * Anti-glare devices * Typoscope

Question 33

are recommended if the patient encountered distortion while using the low vision aids

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* Check position of reading material * Clean the lens * Frame Adjustment

Question 34

are recommended if the patient encountered losing place when reading with the use of low vision aids

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* Typoscope * Systematic reading * eccentric viewing

Question 35

are recommended if the patient encountered inverted image while using the low vision aids

Answer 35

Check working distance

Question 36

are recommended if the patient encountered double vision while using the low vision aids

Answer 36

Check PD

Question 37

pertains to relative size magnification

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* Physical enlarging the image of the object * do not use telescopic systems

Question 38

pertains to relative distance magnification:

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* Brought by moving the object closer to the patient * do not use telescopic system

Question 39

pertains to relative angular magnification

Answer 39

Produced By telescopic system

Question 40

pertains to relative electro-optical magnification

Answer 40

Computer Generated

Question 41

It increases the size of the text and It showers the reading material with full spectrum light and is recommended for long reading

Answer 41

Magnifying lamp

Question 42

It offers the ideal lighting atmosphere where the light gently flows over patient’s shoulder to splash across the page he is reading

Answer 42

Floor Lamp

Question 43

It disperse more light and less heat, to provide an overall improved and more comfortable lighting source

Answer 43

Full-spectrum Light

Question 44

It allow colors to be seen in their true color, in natural light:

Answer 44

Chromalux Light bulbs

Question 45

This has a combination of high-intensity bulbs and powerful magnification of up to 5X and is recommended for patients who are into craftmanship

Answer 45

big-eye lamp

Question 46

The recommended absorptive lenses for low-light environments

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Yellow

Question 47

The recommended absorptive lenses for more intense lighting

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Amber

Question 48

benefits of absorptive lenses:

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* Filters out UV rays * Filters out IR rays * reduces glare

Question 49

examples of anti-glare devices:

Answer 49

Hat or Visors Typoscope Absorptive Lens