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Description:Reading, writing, recognizing faces, watching TV, or driving a car can become more difficult over time. Scheduling regular eye exams for yourself, a parent, or someone close to you is an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle.Depending on the exam, an eye care professional may recommend prescription low vision glasses or several low vision aids or devices to help you maintain your hobbies and daily activities. But what exactly is the difference between a regular eye exam and a low vision exam?Instructor #1: Dr. Alexis G. MalkinInstructor s Title: Associate Professor of OptometryInstructor s Affiliation: New England College of OptometryInstructor #2: David BradburnInstructor s Title: Vice President Global SalesInstructor s Affiliation: HumanWare, Inc.Primary Core or ECC Area: Sensory Efficiency, Compensatory Skills, LiteracyTarget Audience:Individuals with low vision caused by an eye disease or age-related eye disease such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy.Pre-requisite knowledge:NoneMaterials Needed:NoneLesson Plan Goal:Provide an understanding on the differences between a low vision exam versus a routine eye exam.Provide an understanding of what occurs during a low vision exam.Provide an overview of digital magnification solutions that can help maintain or reclaim visual independence.Learning Objectives:Participants will be able to:1. Describe 3 differences between a low vision exam versus a routine eye exam.2. Identify 5 components of a low vision exam (patient interview, distance acuity test, near reading acuity test, lighting assessment, explore devices).3. Identify 3 types of digital magnification solutions that can help maintain or reclaim visual independence. |
