Low vision care--two case reports.
Two patients are discussed and their similarities and differences are noted. Both lost an eye as a result of military service. One had low vision in the remaining eye because of a retinal problem with generally clear media. The other had an essentially normally functioning retina but light transmission was compromised because of a developing cataract. It was demonstrated that visually impaired or legally blind persons can be helped and they do not always need sophisticated devices to achieve useful vision. I described the devices prescribed and the advice given.
D000793:Angioid Streaks / Q000150:complications; D001766:Blindness / Q000150:complications; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D005139:Eyeglasses / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007909:Lenses / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011932:Reading; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*