28-A6
T&N Course  Comprehensive Vision Rehabilitation

Monday, April 28, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Room 156ABC (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)

Narrative Responses:

Synopsis & Educational Value
Course will outline critical elements of comprehensive vision rehabilitation, and which patients might benefit from referral. Environmental modifications and various tools can be offered to patients such as iPads and eReaders, and these are very important in allowing patients to continue to do tasks that are important to them. Vision rehabilitation supports independence, adjustment to vision loss, patient safety and continued participation in activities despite vision loss.

Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to discern which patients might benefit from vision rehab, and appreciate the 5 elements that are addressed in comprehensive vision rehabilitation.

Instructor:
Mary Lou Jackson, MD
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