Visual impairment Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 examples of common eye conditions that lead to blindness
A
Diabetic retinopathy Age-related macular degeneration Retinitis Pigmentosa Glaucoma Hemianopia Cataracts
2
Q
Describe pattern of vision loss for cataracts
A
Misty/Cloudy lens
3
Q
Describe pattern of vision loss for age-related macular degeneration
A
Blurred/Distorted or dim vision
Loss of central vision
4
Q
Describe pattern of vision loss for glaucoma
A
Loss of peripheral vision
5
Q
Describe pattern loss for retinitis pigmentosa
A
Loss of peripheral vision
Loss of night vision
Eventually, reading vision, colour vision and central vision are affected
6
Q
Describe pattern of vision loss for homonymous hemianopia
A
Loss of part of the field of view on the same side, in both eyes
7
Q
Visual aids to help with blindness
A
Audio/MP3
Email (voice activated)
Braille and Moon
Mobile phones/text
