title: Acquired Monocular Vision Rehabilitation program.
abstract: Existing programs concerning patients with low vision do not readily meet the needs of the patient with acquired monocular vision. This article illustrates the development, need, and benefits of an Acquired Monocular Vision Rehabilitation evaluation and training program. This proposed program will facilitate the organization of vision rehabilitation with eye care professionals and social caseworkers to help patients cope with, as well as accept, and recognize obstacles they will face in transitioning suddenly to monocular vision.
authors.affiliation: Buffalo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA. carolyn.ihrig@va.gov
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ihrig
authors.forename: Daniel P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Schaefer
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D003867:Depth Perception / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D015349:Vision, Monocular / Q000502:physiology*