The Lighthouse Handbook on Vision Impairment and Vision Rehabilitation (2-Volume Set + Free CD-ROM with Return of Enclosed Card) (Hardcover)

~ Barbara Silverstone (Editor), Mary Ann Lang (Editor), Bruce Rosenthal (Editor), Eleanor E. Faye (Editor)
Key Phrases: visual disorders, optometric education, accessible environments, New York, Journal of Visual Impairment, United States (more...)

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From Library Journal

Aimed at the healthcare provider and students of optometry or ophthamology, this ambitious two-volume work is, according to its preface, a "comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource" that focuses on both the medical condition of vision impairment and the interdisciplinary field of vision rehabilitation. The four editors are affiliated with the New York-based Lighthouse International, which provides rehabilitation services in all areas of vision impairment and promotes productivity, independence, and inclusion. The qualifications of the over 100 chapter authors include degrees in medicine, optometry, education, and social work. Divided into 12 parts, the this handbook covers medical, functional, and psychosocial perspectives on visual disorders; interactions between visual disorder and other impairments; architectural design and environmental problems for the visually impaired; the history of vision rehabilitation; assistive devices and technology; psychological and social factors; social services for the visually impaired child; and rehabilitation of working, visually impaired adults. Each chapter follows a similar structure, and most have extensive bibliographic references, usually of fairly recent vintage. Some chapters lend themselves to technical illustrations (such as black-and-white line figures), while others include radiographic images. This broad-ranging reference is highly recommended for all medical school, hospital, optometry, and rehabilitation libraries. (Color plates and indexes not seen.)DMartha E. Stone, Treadwell Lib., Massachusetts General Hosp., Boston
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"...will serve as a handy reference guide....These articles are thorough and well written...a great addition to the field of vision rehabilitation and will serve as an excellent resource for anyone seeking information about visual impairments, or vision rehabilitation techniques."--Large Print Reviews

"The most extensive book available on low vision. The most positive aspect of this handbook is the timely recognition of the importance, magnitude, and social and economic implications of visual impairment around the world."--anadian J Opthalmol, vol. 36, no 1, 2001

"..represents a triumph of coordination and leadership. It aims to provide a comprehensive look at the state of the art and science of low vision and succeeds in doing so....anyone working in the field of vision rehabiliattion will want to have a copy of this two-volume set."--Optometry and Vision Science

"Within these volumes is the information needed for any reader to learn what we do know in the field of vision rehabilitation. The handbook is an extremely valuable reference book for students and professionals ...It is a resource that will likely be referred to again and again ..."--Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care

"This broad-ranging reference is highly recommended for all medical school, hospital, optometry, and rehabilitation libraries."--Library Journal

"A useful, informative research tool for students, professionals, and practitioners in ophthalmology and optometry; recommended for research institutions and medical libraries."--Choice

"No other text in the field of vision rehabilitation matches the depth and breadth of information compiled here. The quality and quantity of information is outstanding and the editors and contributors are leading experts in their respective fields of vision rehabilitation." -- oody's

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1371 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195094891
• ISBN-13: 978-0195094893
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.3 x 4.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,569,433 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 2 Volume Set!!!, March 27, 2001

By	Kia Eldred, OD (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This two-volume set is divided into two areas -- visual disorders and vision rehabilitation. Each of these areas is then subdivided into chapters in which contributors cover specific topics in depth. The greatest strength of the set is the extensive, detailed review of the field of vision loss and vision rehabilitation. It appears that no area has been overlooked in this review of information. No other text in the field of vision rehabilitation matches the depth and breadth of information compiled here. The quality and quantity of information is outstanding and the editors and contributors are leading experts in their respective fields of vision rehabilitation.