Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists

ISBN-13: 9781556429378 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 416 str.

Mitchell Scheiman

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The Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes:

Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information

A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems. Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy. Some Additional Chapter Topics Include:

Visual problems associated with learning disorders Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury Management of vision problems for children with special needs Low vision

Features of the Third Edition:

Updated figures, research, and references Incorporates current American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework Glossary of key terms Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment

Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.

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About the Author

Contributing Authors

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

 

Chapter One                    Background Information

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Two                   Review of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and

                                           Development of the Visual System

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Three                 Three Component Model of Vision, Part One:

                                           Visual Integrity

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Four                   Three Component Model of Vision, Part Two:

                                           Visual Efficiency Skills

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Five                   Three Component Model of Vision, Part Three:

                                           Visual Information Processing Skills

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Six                     Screening for Visual Acuity, Visual Efficiency,

                                           and Visual Information Processing Problems

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Seven                Management of Refractive, Visual Efficiency, and

                                           Visual Information Processing Disorders

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

Chapter Eight                  Visual Problems Associated With Learning Disorders

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Nine                   Visual Problems Associated With Acquired Brain Injury

                                           Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Ten                    Visual Rehabilitation for Patients With Brain Injury

                                           Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO;

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Beth I. Fishman, OTR, COVT;

                                           and Stephen G. Whittaker, OTR, PhD, CLVT

 

Chapter Eleven               Oculo-Visual Disorders Associated With Developmental and

                                           Sensory Disabilities

                                           Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO and Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO

 

Chapter Twelve              Management of Vision Problems for Children With Special Needs

                                           Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO; Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO; and

                                           Marcy Graboyes, ACSW, LSW

 

Chapter Thirteen            Low Vision: Overview and Review of Low Vision Evaluation

                                           and Treatment

                                           Paul B. Freeman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

 

Chapter Fourteen           Activities of Daily Living and Individuals With Low Vision

                                           Maureen A. Duffy, MS, CVRT; Kathleen Mary Huebner, PhD, COMS;

                                           and Diane P. Wormsley, PhD

 

Chapter Fifteen              Getting Involved in Low Vision Rehabilitation

                                           Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT and

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO

 

Chapter Sixteen              The Inter-Relationship Model

                                           Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and

                                           Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT

 

Chapter Seventeen        Theory and Guidelines for Visual Task Analysis and Synthesis

                                           Kathleen Tsurumi, OTR and Valorie Todd, OTR

 

Glossary of Key Terms

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Vision Screening Report Form

Appendix C: Advanced-Degree Programs

Appendix D: Organizations

Appendix E: Low Vision Supplies and Equipment

Financial Disclosures

Index