Description
Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders.
Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes:
- Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health
- Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements
- Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information
A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems.Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy.
Some Additional Chapter Topics Include:
- Visual problems associated with learning disorders
- Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury
- Management of vision problems for children with special needs
- Low vision
Features of the Third Edition:
- Updated figures, research, and references
- Incorporates current American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework
- Glossary of key terms
- Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment
Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.
Trade Review“This is a wonderful resource for occupational therapists who work with patients with vision disorders. It is well written and easy to understand, even for those with no previous experience in this area. It is important for optometrists and occupational therapists to work together and this book provides the necessary tools to accomplish this.”
- Brian Marshall, OD,
Marshall Family Eye Care, Doody’s Review Service “This book is a thorough and practical resource for occupational therapists interested in this topic. Therapists will find assessment and intervention strategies to use with their clients, in addition to a more comprehensive understanding of the visual system and optometric interventions. I believe the goal of this book has been achieved and closer partnership between occupational therapy and eye care professionals will be achieved by those who read this book, in addition to better treatment strategies and outcomes for our clients.”
- Kim Marion,
Canadian Journal of Occupational TherapyTable of Contents
About the AuthorContributing AuthorsPreface to the Third EditionPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First Edition Chapter One Background Information
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Two Review of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Visual System
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Three Three Component Model of Vision, Part One: Visual Integrity
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Four Three Component Model of Vision, Part Two: Visual Efficiency Skills
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Five Three Component Model of Vision, Part Three: Visual Information Processing Skills
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Six Screening for Visual Acuity, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Problems
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Seven Management of Refractive, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Disorders
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAOChapter Eight Visual Problems Associated With Learning Disorders
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Nine Visual Problems Associated With Acquired Brain Injury
Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Ten Visual Rehabilitation for Patients With Brain Injury
Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Beth I. Fishman, OTR, COVT; and Stephen G. Whittaker, OTR, PhD, CLVT Chapter Eleven Oculo-Visual Disorders Associated With Developmental and Sensory Disabilities
Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO and Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO Chapter Twelve Management of Vision Problems for Children With Special Needs
Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO; Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO; and Marcy Graboyes, ACSW, LSW Chapter Thirteen Low Vision: Overview and Review of Low Vision Evaluation and Treatment
Paul B. Freeman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Chapter Fourteen Activities of Daily Living and Individuals With Low Vision
Maureen A. Duffy, MS, CVRT; Kathleen Mary Huebner, PhD, COMS; and Diane P. Wormsley, PhD Chapter Fifteen Getting Involved in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT and Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Sixteen The Inter-Relationship Model
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT Chapter Seventeen Theory and Guidelines for Visual Task Analysis and Synthesis
Kathleen Tsurumi, OTR and Valorie Todd, OTR Glossary of Key TermsAppendix A: ResourcesAppendix B: Vision Screening Report FormAppendix C: Advanced-Degree ProgramsAppendix D: OrganizationsAppendix E: Low Vision Supplies and EquipmentFinancial DisclosuresIndex
