Hereditary degenerations of the human retina are genetically heterogeneous, with well over
100 genes implicated so far. This Seminar focuses on the subset of diseases called retinitis …

The retina provides exquisitely sensitive vision that relies on the integrity of a uniquely
vulnerable cell, the photoreceptor (PR). The genetic and mechanistic causes of retinal …

Now updated and expanded to cover the latest technologies, this full-color text on clinical
refraction uses an easy-to-read format to give optometry students and practitioners all the …

Low-contrast letter acuity (LCLA) has emerged as the leading outcome measure to assess
visual disability in multiple sclerosis (MS) research. As visual dysfunction is one of the most …

The increased attention for quality of life (QOL) as an outcome measure has led to the
development of numerous questionnaires to assess this construct in the field of …

Purpose: To determine the relationship between clinical measures of vision impairment and
the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Methods: One hundred and twenty …

Purpose To characterize functional complaints of new low-vision rehabilitation patients.
Design Prospective observational study. Participants The Low Vision Rehabilitation …

Background Despite their normal or near-normal Snellen visual acuity, patients with
glaucoma often complain of “poor” vision. Objective To investigate the relationship between …

methods. Patients diagnosed with glaucoma and no other ocular comorbidity were
consecutively recruited. Clinical information was collected. Participants were asked to …

The visual (retinoid) cycle, the enzymatic pathway that regenerates chromophore after light
absorption, is located primarily in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and is essential for …