Click to read full answer. Keeping this in view, what is low vision rehabilitation?
Low vision rehabilitation is like physical therapy for someone who has lost a limb. Its purpose is to develop strategies to maximize or substitute for diminished sight in order to maintain independence and a sense of self-worth.
Beside above, how do I become a low vision therapist? Proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with proof of a Certificate in Low Vision granted from a university or college with an Occupational Therapy program of study in low vision that meets the low vision therapy core domain areas.
Similarly, it is asked, what does a low vision specialist do?
?A clinical low vision specialist may be an optometrist, an ophthalmologist, or a university-trained professional with special knowledge of low vision and optical devices. They specialize in helping children with limited visual ability optimize their remaining vision.
What are low vision devices?
Low vision optical devices include a variety of devices, such as stand and hand-held magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, loupes, and small telescopes. Many persons with low vision can have 4-5 different devices to help with a range of everyday tasks.
