Blais, Bernard R.

AMA guides to the evaluation of ophthalmic impairment and disability: measure the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily life / Bernard R. Blais ; with foreword by Thomas Tredici. - Chicago : American Medical Association, c2011. - xix, 270 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Normal function, impairment, and disabilities -- Criteria for evaluating permanent impairment of the visual system -- Visual functions, visual tasks, and task analysis -- How to perform ocular (vision) screening -- Visual disability : the relationship to permanent impairment and visual tasks.

"AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Ophthalmic Impairment and Disability is a comprehensive guide on vision and visual impairment that can be used to determine if visual impairment or disability exists, the severity of the diagnosis, and how this translates into whether a person is able to perform activities of daily living (ADL's) and/or possible related occupational duties"--Provided by publisher.

9781603591034 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1603591036 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2010035990

101538856 DNLM


Vision disorders--Diagnosis.
People with visual disabilities--Evaluation.
Vision Disorders--diagnosis.
Vision Tests.
Activities of Daily Living.
Disability Evaluation.


Practice Guideline.

RE91 / BLA 2011

617.7/5

WW 145 WW 145 / B635 2011