AN EVALUATION OF LOW-VISION SERVICES

Authors
DALLURA T MCINERNEY R HOROWITZ A
Citation
T. Dallura et al., AN EVALUATION OF LOW-VISION SERVICES, Journal of visual impairment & blindness, 89(6), 1995, pp. 487-493
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
Journal of visual impairment & blindness → ACNP
ISSN journal
0145482X
Volume
89
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
487 - 493
Database
ISI
SICI code
0145-482X(1995)89:6<487:AEOLS>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
This article reports on a telephone survey of 147 consumers, aged 27-9 6, conducted to determine the effectiveness of low vision services in helping them reach their goals. The survey found that the vast majorit y of the respondents continued to use their devices every day for mont hs after low vision services were completed and that three-fourths rep orted that the services had a positive impact on their everyday functi oning.