epidemology Flashcards
what’s low vision
impairment of vision
preventing px completing common visual tasks with conventional correction
when would u be registered as severely sight impaired (BLIND):
VA of less than 3/60 with full VF
VA between 6/60 and 3/60 with severely reduced VF- tunnel vision
or 6/60 and above with a very reduce VF- espesh if lots of lower vf lost
when are u classes as having a slight visual impairment (partially sighted)
Va of between 3/60-6/60 with a full VF
VA of up to 6/24 with a moderate reduction of field or with a central part of vision that is cloudy or blurry
6/18 with a large proportion of VFmissing
how do u get partially/ fully sight impaired
a consultant surgeon must make this decision
they have to sign and complete a certificate of vision impairment. Lots of certificates including- BD8, CVI, BP1 or A655
Have to take into account VA and VF
whats a standardised registration card
Association of directors of social services and department of health have endorsed this card- for severely/partially sighted
proof of registrants status when applying for benefits
the fact that they do have a sight impairment and may need help/assistance
and also as an ID card
what are the different benefits u should know of
Attendance Allowance – disability benefit for people who have a disability from age 65
Disability Living Allowance – disability benefit for people who claim before age 65
Pension Credit – an income-based benefit for older people on a low income or with modest retirement income and savings
Income Support – an income-based benefit for people under 60 who have a low income or no other income
Incapacity Benefit – for people of working age who are unable to work due to disability or illness
Carer’s Allowance – for the carer of a person with a disability receiving the relevant disability benefit
Benefits for children - for children with sight problems and additional disabilities
Council Tax – help with your Council Tax bill
Tax Credits – payments from the Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, for people who work or have children
Health Benefits - getting help with NHS costs
Money for pensioners with sight problems – benefits and concessions for people of pensionable age.
how does the world health organisation define low vision
impairment of vision even after refractive correction/ treatment
va in better eye of less than 6/18 to LP or a vf of <10degreed from point of fixation
what’s an impairment
pysical loss- may lead to handicap. what’s reduced
va/vf?
disability
the loss of ability. what can u not do anymore
handicap
disadvantage of activity imposed by the disability which prevents daily tasks being done. to of with px life
whets prevalence
generally occurring, % in a population
incidence
rate of occurance- number of cases per year
