In Essentials of Low Vision Practice, Dr. Brilliant and a group of expert contributors explore how clinical data obtained from patient observation, history and examination procedures can be integrated into an effective treatment and rehabilitation plan. Each chapter examines how to evaluate a patient and how to follow through with treatment options.

Contributing Authors Preface Acknowledgments Ch. 1 Historical Overview of Low Vision: Classifications and Perceptions 1 Ch. 2 Psychosocial Implications of Visual Impairment 11 Ch. 3 The Low Vision Examination 19 Ch. 4 Specialized Testing in Low Vision 47 Ch. 5 Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope: A New Frontier for Low Vision Rehabilitation 71 Ch. 6 Common Disorders Encountered in Low Vision 77 Ch. 7 Magnification Associated with Low Vision Systems 111 Ch. 8 Low Vision Distance Systems I: Spectacles and Contact Lenses 131 Ch. 9 Low Vision Distance Systems II: Telescopes and Telemicroscopes 147 Ch. 10 Low Vision Near Systems I: Microscopes and Magnifiers 201 Ch. 11 Low Vision Near Systems II: Electronic Magnification Systems 239 Ch. 12 Rehabilitation of Peripheral Field Defects 251 Ch. 13 Nonoptical and Accessory Devices 269 Ch. 14 Computer Assistive Technology for the Low Vision Patient 291 Ch. 15 Driving with Low Vision 303 Ch. 16 Low Vision Special Populations I: The Multiply Impaired Patient 313 Ch. 17 Low Vision Special Populations II: The Stroke Patient 335 Ch. 18 Practice Management 351 Ch. 19 The Vision-Related Rehabilitation Network 367 Ch. 20 Case Studies 381 Answers to Questions 395 Index 397