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Lessons Learned from the Creation of a Center of Excellence in Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation in Wenzhou, China
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Marinoff, Rebecca; Heilberger, Michael H. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
A model Center of Excellence in Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation was created in a health care setting in China utilizing an inter-institutional relationship with a United States optometric institution. Accomplishments of, limitations to, and stimuli to the provision of low vision and vision rehabilitation services are shared.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Visual Impairments, Partial Vision, Rehabilitation
Services to Blind Persons in Nepal: Issues Facing a Developing Country.
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Hall, A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The paper describes issues involved in a project to assist providers of services for the visually impaired to plan and initiate programs directed toward Nepal's low vision population. Discussed are demographic factors; organization of prevention, education, and rehabilitation programs; development of a systematic and coordinated national plan; and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Partial Vision
Low Vision Services in Australia.
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Lovie-Kitchin, J. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
A survey of the 12 major low vision clinics in Australia is reported, focusing on (1) patient characteristics; and (2) planning, organization, outreach, admission procedures, personnel, and services provided. Results showed that increased services were being provided to rural regions through satellite clinics or private optometric practices.…
Descriptors: Clinics, Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Partial Vision