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The document begins with a discussion of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye, intended to give the reader a clear understanding of the various parts of the eye and the functions that they control in the acquisition and processing of visual information. Following is a section on Visual Assessment, a compilation of various vision tests and reasons that they may be performed, methods of testing, and possible outcomes. The Eye Care Professionals section provides a breakdown of care providers who assist persons with visual impairments, and an explanation of the services that they are trained to offer. The section on Visual Impairments, Causes and Treatments differentiates the major causes of adult blindness from the major causes of childhood blindness. It outlines symptoms, causes, and treatments for a number of visual impairments and provides information on prevalence. The section on Demographics gives a sense of how many people currently have specific limitations and thereby, how many may benefit from the development of a new technology. The section on Prevalence of Visual Impairment in the United States provides an overview of the impact on Visual impairment in this country. Market Growth provides the reader with a sense of how prevalence numbers will change over the next thirty years. The Technologies section outlines four categories of assistive technology utilized by persons with visual impairments: 1) technologies to assist with activities of daily living, 2) computer access technology, 3) access to graphics, and 4) wayfinding technology. It defines, provides examples of, and lists potential applications for each type of technology. The section Assessment of Needs presents a delivery model of the steps involved in assigning an appropriate technology to an individual. Legislation presents recent developments regarding equal access for persons with visual impairments. The Funding Sources section outlines the types of funding available to persons with visual impairments. Also included is contact information for a number of specific organizations, as well as a brief description of individual services offered by each Source of Financial Aid for Eye Care. The various appendices of this document contain contact information for a wide range of manufacturers, related associations, and service providers. In addition, a listing of relevant publications is included to direct the reader to more comprehensive authorities on a number of subjects. [Top of Page ] |
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