Low Vision and Geriatric Optometry

2.5 credits · Graduate

Low Vision and Geriatric Optometry covers visual impairments, rehabilitation, and elderly care. Low Vision explores the causes of visual impairment, comparing definitions like legal blindness and WHO staging. It includes detailed discussions on low vision exams, devices (telescopes, magnifiers), and prescribing methods. Geriatric Optometry discusses issues and cases in visual/ocular function, sociology (ageism, elder abuse, housing, economics), physical and physiology-related concerns (falls, driving, polypharmacy, alcohol), public health (ethics, disparities, culturally competency, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), mental health (suicide, dementia), and environment (non-optical aids and services).