Low Vision

Question 1

Presbyopia

Answer 1

difficulty focusing on near objects (age related)

Question 2

Mypoia

Answer 2

“nearsighted”, near object seen more clearly than far

Question 3

Hyperopia

Answer 3

“farsighted”, far objects are seem more clearly than near

Question 4

Contrast sensitivity

Answer 4

ability of the visual system to distinguish shades of color

Question 5

Diplopia

Answer 5

double vision, two images of the same object

Question 6

Exophoria

Answer 6

eyes deviate outward

Question 7

esophoria

Answer 7

eyes deviate inward

Question 8

Visuocognition

Answer 8

ability to integrate visual input with other sensory info

Question 9

Age-related macular degeneration

Answer 9

fine detail impaired

• difficulty w/ reading dependent ADLs/IADLs

Question 10

Glaucoma

Answer 10

increased intra-ocular pressure causing loss of peripheral vision

• impaired functional mobility, people/objects suddenly appear, difficulty reading/writing

Question 11

Diabetic retinopathy

Answer 11

changes in blood vessels in the retina

-blurry vision and peripheral vision loss
- decreased contrast sensitivity
- difficulty driving at night

Question 12

Cataracts

Answer 12

clouded lenses

• cloudy/blurry vision, faded colors, glare, poor night vision

Question 13

homonymous hemianopsia

Answer 13

half of visual field is lost in each eye

Question 14

Home modifications for low vision include

Answer 14

using adequate lighting, organize/declutter/improve contrast

Question 15

Melbourne Low Vision ADL index

Answer 15

assesses the impact of a persons visual impairment on ADLs

Question 16

Contrast of items in the household that should be addressed

Answer 16

stairs, curbs, dropoffs

Question 17

How to assess near visual acuity

Answer 17

Lighthouse Near Visual Acuity Chart

Question 18

How to assess distance visual acuity

Answer 18

Snellen chart

Question 19

Brain injury visual assessment battery for adults

Answer 19

assesses oculomotor function

Question 20

Relative distance magnification

Answer 20

moving closer to an object

Question 21

Relative size magnification

Answer 21

size of an object is increased (e.g., large print calendar)

Question 22

Sensory subsititution

Answer 22

using other senses to compensate for vision loss

Question 23

Tactile markers

Answer 23

Bump dots, puff paint, etc to mark frequently used items on appliances or locating numbers on a telephone