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Direct linkSmith, Theresa Marie; Thomas, Kimberly; Dow, Katherine – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2009
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for persons aged 60 and older. Compared to individuals without disabilities, individuals with low vision demonstrate a 15% to 30% higher dependence on others to perform activities of daily living. In addition, low vision can adversely affect a person's quality of life.…
Descriptors: Partial Vision, Quality of Life, Vision, Visual Impairments
Strong, J. Graham; Jutai, Jeffrey W.; Russell-Minda, Elizabeth; Evans, Mal – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2008
This systematic review of the effectiveness of driver rehabilitation interventions found that driver training programs enhance driving skills and awareness, but further research is needed to determine their effectiveness in improving driving performance of drivers with low vision. More research is also needed to determine the effectiveness of low…
Descriptors: Traffic Safety, Driver Education, Assistive Technology, Partial Vision
Peer reviewedDumas, Arlene; Sadowsky, Alan D. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1984
Analysis of questionnaires completed by family members revealed that there was a marked reduction in stated problems immediately after a rehabilitation training program and over a three-and-a-half-year period. Similar benefits were noted for older family members, those receiving shortened programs, and those living with sight loss for many years.…
Descriptors: Adventitious Impairments, Blindness, Family Programs, Partial Vision
