Reviewed Books
Glare and
Contrast Sensitivity for Clinicians
An outstanding book on glare and contrast
sensitivity, it has an excellent chapter on visual function of diabetics. This book has
our highest rating. The chapter on diabetes should be read by every optometrist and
ophthalmologist.
Functional
Assessment of Low Vision (Mosby's Optometric Problem-Solving) Another excellent book
in the Mosby Optometric Problem Solving series.
Remediation
and Management of Low Vision (Mosby's Optometric Problem Solving Series) Mosby's
Optometric Problem Solving series has again dealt with low vision in this 1996 book edited
by Roy Cole, O.D. and Bruce Rosenthal, O.D. Chapters topics include review of
eccentric fixation, visual field remediation , the visually impaired computer user
pharmcological effects on low vision, and driving with low vision. This is a very timely
test and receives are hightes rating.0000
The
Art and Practice of Low Vision
The second edition
Drs. Paul Freeman Randal T Jose and Randy Jose of their fine 320 page low vision
text published August 1997.
Primary Low
Vision Care Dr Rodney Nowakowski has creasted a comprehensive textbook on low
vision including the following chapter topics:
Vision Impairment and Its
Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Aspects of Vision Impairment, The Patient Interview,
Assessment of Visual Acuity, Refraction, Assessment of Visual Fields, Special
Testing, Communication, Magnification, Basic Optical Principles of Low Vision
Devices, General Guidelines for Prescribing Optical Devices, How to Prescribe Telescopes,
How to Prescribe Microscopes, How to Prescribe Hand and Stand Magnifiers, How to Prescribe
Telemicroscopes, Verification of Optical Devices, Contact Lens Applications in Low Vision
Rehabilitation, Visual Field Enhancement, Illumination and Glare Control, The Closed
Circuit Television, Prosthetic Eyes, Training Patients in the Use of Low Vision Devices
and Residual Vision, Driving with Impaired Vision, Nonoptical Aids for Activities of Daily
Living, Genetic Counseling, Low Vision Rehabilitation for Children, Rehabilitative
Management of Selected Disorders of Vision, Selected Case Examples, Practice Management,
Reflections on Lessons Learned, Resources for Information, Training, and Materials
Related to Vision Rehabilitation.
Understanding
Low Vision Dr. Randy Jose has created an excellent text to train your low vision
staff. The book is aimed at teaching the basic principles of low vision. We
highly recommemd this as a training manual for staff in optometric or ophthalmological
practices.
Visual
Impairment An Overview Ian Baily and Amanda Ball have created another wonderful book
to train your staff in the principles of low vision care.
Foundations
of Low Vision Clinical and Functional Perspectives NEW YORK-AFB Press, part
of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), has announced the publication of a major
new textbook that breaks new ground in the field of low vision rehabilitation. Edited by
Anne L. Corn, Ed.D., foremost leader in low vision education worldwide, and Alan J.
Koenig, Ed.D., this country's leading researcher on literacy among people who are blind or
visually impaired, Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives
examines how low vision affects the functional abilities of the individual and details how
services can effectively meet the person's resulting needs.
Living with Vision
OUR NEW BOOK:
LIVING WITH VISION LOSS Independence, Driving and Low Vision Solutions by Dr.
Daniel D. Gottlieb Cheryl H. Allen, Susan Ingall-Woodruff, Jane Eikenberry, Marianne
Johnson Your life does not have to be out of focus
just because you or someone you know cannot "see." Having a low-vision condition
should not prevent you from enjoying all of your life goals and seeking independence.
Understanding your vision and planning realistic goals are keys to your success.
Contact our office
richw@eyeassociates.com to order.
Non-Reviewd Books
Low
Vision Reflections of the Past Issues for the Future
Low
Vision Research and New Developments in Rehabilitation (Studies in Health Technology and
Informatics , Vol 11)
Meeting
the Needs of People With Vision Loss A Multidisciplinary Perspective
Living With Vision Loss - A Handbook for
Caregivers This handbook is intended to be as useful as possible to that
large and diverse group of people across Canada who find themselves, for whatever reason,
helping to make life better for the older members of society who cope with vision loss.
The production has involved a process of consultation and collaboration with blind and
visually impaired seniors, community representatives and the CNIB staff.
