Overview
Anatomy
Patient Presents
History
Ophthalmic Assessment
Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
Management of Diabetes
Visual Loss
Low Vision Assessment
Rehabilitation Goals
Low Vision Management
State Agency
Professionals
MO Rehabilitation
Residential Vocational Training
Outcomes
Conclusion
Resources
Authors:
L. David Ormerod
, MD
Susan Mussatt
, RN
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
Suggestions
Permission for Use
Low Vision Assessment and Rehabilitation
References
Organizations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Diabetes Association
Information about diabetes; search for local support groups and chapters.
American Foundation for the Blind
Information, list of services, message boards.
American Printing House for the Blind
Related sites, products.
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Has colleges that offer programs in rehabilitation.
Blinded Veterans Association
Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes
Information, links.
National Eye Institute
Information for professionals and patients.
NEI: Low Vision Education Program
National Federation for the Blind
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
Books and magazines in braille or audio.
NIDDK: Diabetes information
Other Links
Albinism effects on vision
Age-related macular degeneration
Blindness Resource Center
Accessible web design, blindness, braille, eye disease, low vision, organizations, research, universities, and products links.
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Guidelines
Laser eye surgery links: MedlinePlus®
Optelec
Pearle Vision
State rehabilitation agencies
Test your personal risk for diabetes
Vision disorders links: MedlinePlus®
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