title: The ophthalmic registered nurse's responsibility to the adult patient with low vision.
abstract: A key goal in the care of adult patients with low vision is to help them focus on their visual abilities rather than their disabilities. This article presents information that every ophthalmic nurse can use to teach patients with low vision some practical ways to change their personal environment to enhance visibility and safety. There are also some myths and misunderstandings about low vision that the nurse can dispel. Before referring patients to low-vision specialty clinics or organizations, every ophthalmic nurse can begin the visual rehabilitation for patients with low vision.
authors.affiliation: Wolfe Clinic, Ames, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shepherd
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009885:Ophthalmology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation