{"product_id":"understanding-and-managing-vision-deficits-a-guide-for-occupational-therapists-9781556429378","title":"Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThird Edition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eof \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Managing Vision Deficits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems. Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome Additional Chapter Topics Include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual problems associated with learning disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual problems associated with acquired brain injury\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement of vision problems for children with special needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures of the \u003ci\u003eThird Edition: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated figures, research, and references\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates current \u003ci\u003eAmerican Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary of key terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewill continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO\u003c\/i\u003e, is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author, and private practitioner. He graduated from the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, in 1975 and completed a residency in vision therapy at the State University of New York College of Optometry in 1976. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 35 years. Dr. Scheiman is currently director of Pediatric and Binocular Vision Programs at The Eye Institute and professor of optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has written three books for optometrists, covering the topics of binocular vision and vision therapy, pediatric optometry, and learning-related vision problems, and he has published more than 140 articles in the professional literature. He is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception and a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Scheiman maintains a private practice in the Philadelphia suburbs where he specializes in vision therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Scheiman has a long and close relationship with occupational therapists. He is the founder of Vision Education Seminars, a company that develops and provides continuing education programs about vision to occupational therapists. In the past 15 years he has lectured to more than 7000 occupational therapists. He co-manages patients with occupational and physical therapists in his practice, and his wife, Maxine Scheiman, has been an occupational therapist for more than 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50855465976082,"sku":"9781556429378","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a2b5ffca-44c8-496e-ae2a-49b02615f187.jpg?v=1737481146","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/understanding-and-managing-vision-deficits-a-guide-for-occupational-therapists-9781556429378","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}