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| Autor/inn/en | Flax, Marshall E.; Luchterhand, Charlene |
|---|---|
| Institution | Illinois Univ., Chicago. Inst. on Disability and Human Development.; Arc, Arlington, TX. |
| Titel | Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Changes in Vision. Aging with Mental Retardation. |
| Quelle | (1998), (9 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Leitfaden; Aging (Individuals); Developmental Disabilities; Health Services; Ophthalmology; Optometrists; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Vision Tests; Visual Acuity; Visual Impairments |
| Abstract | This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to provide basic information about changes in vision for older adults and what kind of services are needed particularly adults with developmental disabilities. Questions address the following topics: the importance of eye exams for adults with developmental disabilities; the need for eye exams even if the individual does not read or do other close work; recommended frequency of eye exams; types of eye care specialists; the exam; visual acuity; legal blindness; symptoms of a vision problem in an adult with developmental disabilities; information to provide the eye-care specialist; vision changes that are possibly more common in people with developmental disabilities; typical changes in vision as people age; common eye diseases of older people; diseases that can cause vision loss or blindness; how vision loss affects the adult with developmental disabilities; ways to make the best of existing vision capabilities; and other vision professionals who may provide additional ideas about making the most of remaining vision. A list of suggested print and organizational resources is attached. (DB) |
| Anmerkungen | The Arc of the United States, 500 E. Border St., S-300, Arlington, TX 76010; telephone: 817-261-6003; TDD: 817-277-0553; e-mail: thearc@metronet.com; World Wide Web: http://TheArc.org/welcome.html |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2004/1/01 |
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