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Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
Mitchell Scheiman
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Description for Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
Hardback. 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. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1036.
The 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 ... Read more
- Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information
- Visual problems associated with learning disorders
- Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury
- Management of vision problems for children with special needs
- Low vision
- 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
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
SLACK Incorporated
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Thorofare, United States
ISBN
9781556429378
SKU
V9781556429378
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Mitchell Scheiman
Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author, and private practitioner. He graduated from the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, in 1975 and completed a residency in vision therapy at the State University of New York College of Optometry in 1976. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 35 years. Dr. ... Read more
Reviews for Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
“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 ... Read more