Rehabilitative and Low Vision Clinic

At the end of the OPT 603 (Rehabilitative and Low Vision Clinic) course, the students should be able to: 1. carry out effective low vision examination/assessment and diagnosis on patients under supervision by a certified clinician; 2. carry out effective low vision treatment and management on patients under supervision by a certified clinician; 3. conduct a proper referral of low vision patients, when necessary, to clinicians with expert training in managing low vision cases; 4. counsel low vision/visual impairment patients on their condition and the management options; 5. conduct an assessment of the living environment of low vision patients in order to maximize their vision; and 6. display adequate knowledge / proficiency in handling low vision aids, devices, and instrument.

Examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric and geriatric patients exhibiting various forms of low vision and visual challenges/impairments.