Vision aid
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Used for
eye aid, eyeglasses, prismatic spectacles, spectacles
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Broader Terms
communication disorder aid, eye prosthesis
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Scope Note
device or technology to assist sight; for other techniques used to aid the visually disabled, see BLIND AID.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Where do I obtain low vision aids? The use of a low vision aid is dependent on many factors, the type of vision loss, the degree of loss, the patient's light and glare needs, the ability of the patient to handle and operate the aid plus many other factors.
- However, a precondition for the usability of such a vision aid is the intact function of the retina.
- An electronic vision aid is an AC-powered or battery-pow- ered device that consists of an elec- tronic sensor/transducer intended for use by a patient who has impaired vi- sion or blindness to translate visual images of objects into tactile or audi- tory signals.
- Vision Aid is a national organisation supporting visually impaired children, their families and professionals.
- Training on techniques and use of a low vision aid is available on an hourly basis in the classroom.
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