Vision impairment (VI) is an important contributor to the global burden of disability and is
associated with decreased well-being. Recent research has attempted to devise a …

Vision rehabilitation is part of the continuum of eye care that extends from diagnosis to
treatment and rehabilitation. Vision rehabilitation services vary greatly across the United …

Importance: The aging of the population is generating increased demand for occupational
therapy practitioners to address the occupational performance of those experiencing low …

Over the last 50 years, the concept of a low vision service has changed considerably. It has
moved away from just the optometrist or optician dispensing magnifiers, to having a large …

Leisure is commonly treated as a means instead of an end goal of intervention. This
approach, influenced by history and society's past values, does not reflect the fact that …

Objective. This study is aimed at providing baseline data for improving the social
participation of persons with visual impairment by verifying the impacts of daily life …

Importance: Evidence supports interventions for social participation for older adults with low
vision. Objective: This systematic review examined the evidence for interventions within the …

Importance Low vision is irreversible in many patients and constitutes a disability. When no
treatment to improve vision is available, technological developments aid these patients in …

Blind Canadians experience higher rates of unemployment, social isolation, and poverty
than sighted Canadians. Examining what influences opportunities can help to identify the …

Background. Low vision (LV) has a significant negative impact on the activities of daily life as
well as on the psychological health of patients. Objectives. The objective of this study is to …