Low Vision OPTO 427 (2 + 1 = 3 Credits)

Etiology, epidemiology, symptoms, signs, course and sequelae of low vision problems will be covered. Methods of testing the low vision patient, prognosis, selection of therapy, design of environmental and optical aids, problems of rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation resources, agencies, laws, public and social assistance for the partially sighted and the blind will also be covered with two hours of lectures and two hours of clinicals per week.