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The Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders.

Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems.Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy. Some Additional Chapter Topics Include: Visual problems associated with learning disorders Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury Management of vision problems for children with special needs Low vision Features of the Third Edition: Updated figures, research, and references Incorporates current American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework Glossary of key terms Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.

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• About the Author(p. vii)
• Contributing Authors(p. ix)
• Preface to the Third Edition(p. xi)
• Preface to the Second Edition(p. xiii)
• Preface to the First Edition(p. xv)
• Chapter 1 Background Information(p. 1)
• Chapter 2 Review of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Visual System(p. 9)
• Chapter 3 Three Component Model of Vision, Part One: Visual Integrity(p. 17)
• Chapter 4 Three Component Model of Vision, Part Two: Visual Efficiency Skills(p. 57)
• Chapter 5 Three Component Model of Vision, Part Three: Visual Information Processing Skills(p. 79)
• Chapter 6 Screening for Visual Acuity, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Problems(p. 95)
• Chapter 7 Management of Refractive, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Disorders(p. 119)
• Chapter 8 Visual Problems Associated With Learning Disorders(p. 177)
• Chapter 9 Visual Problems Associated With Acquired Brain Injury(p. 189)
• Chapter 10 Visual Rehabilitation for Patients With Brain Injury(p. 201)
• Chapter 11 Oculo-Visual Disorders Associated With Developmental and Sensory Disabilities(p. 233)
• Chapter 12 Management of Vision Problems for Children With Special Needs(p. 253)
• Chapter 13 Low Vision: Overview and Review of Low Vision Evaluation and Treatment(p. 277)
• Chapter 14 Activities of Daily Living and Individuals With Low Vision(p. 301)
• Chapter 15 Getting Involved in Low Vision Rehabilitation(p. 321)
• Chapter 16 The Inter-Relationship Model(p. 339)
• Chapter 17 Theory and Guidelines for Visual Task Analysis and Synthesis(p. 345)
• Glossary of Key Terms(p. 365)
• Appendix A Resources(p. 371)
• Appendix B Vision Screening Report Form(p. 375)
• Appendix C Advanced-Degree Programs(p. 377)
• Appendix D Organizations(p. 379)
• Appendix E Low Vision Supplies and Equipment(p. 381)
• Financial Disclosures(p. 383)
• Index(p. 385)

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Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO , is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author, and private practitioner. He graduated from the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, in 1975 and completed a residency in vision therapy at the State University of New York College of Optometry in 1976. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 35 years. Dr. Scheiman is currently director of Pediatric and Binocular Vision Programs at The Eye Institute and professor of optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has written three books for optometrists, covering the topics of binocular vision and vision therapy, pediatric optometry, and learning-related vision problems, and he has published more than 140 articles in the professional literature. He is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception and a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Scheiman maintains a private practice in the Philadelphia suburbs where he specializes in vision therapy.

Dr. Scheiman has a long and close relationship with occupational therapists. He is the founder of Vision Education Seminars, a company that develops and provides continuing education programs about vision to occupational therapists. In the past 15 years he has lectured to more than 7000 occupational therapists. He co-manages patients with occupational and physical therapists in his practice, and his wife, Maxine Scheiman, has been an occupational therapist for more than 20 years.