This book, Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits, is a unique and comprehensive collaboration from optometrists, occupational therapists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists designed to increase the understanding of vision. This thoroughly updated edition is an innovative resource, enabling occupational therapist to appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, as well as to manage patients with vision disorders more effectively.
This well-organized text is the only text for occupational therapists that covers all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment for vision deficits. It discusses the details of vision therapy for eye movement and visual perceptual deficitis. OT managment of vision problems specific to autism, acquired brain injury patientss, learning disabled children, developmentally delayed, multiply impaired children, and low vision patients are just a few fo the topics covered inside this comprehensive resource.
Also included in this essential learning tool are 3 new chapters that will allow occupational therapists to expand their knowledge base in the area of low vision rehabilitation, making this book a perfect addition to to every occupational therapist's bookshelf. Edited by Mitchell Scheiman, OD.
