DISCUSSING LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS WITH YOUR PATIENTS
NABILL JACOB
THURSDAY
11:00-12:00 PM
BABEL 305
Overview of common eye conditions and their impact on vision.
Impact of vision loss on daily living activities and supportive strategies.
Learn about how adaptive technology can assist people with vision loss to complete daily tasks safely and more efficiently, and how to access information more easily.
Experience our ‘See Like Me’ virtual reality technology: Simulation of major eye conditions through immersive technology, to enhance understanding of the impact of vision loss, and how modifications to their environment can greatly impact your patient’s functional vision.
Learn about the impact of vision loss on moving around safely and independently.
Experience a simulated eye condition and how you would be guided.
Identify when, why and how to refer your clients to Vision Australia’s specialist services.