Driving with the use of spectacle mounted telescopes (bioptics)
1 August 2016
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Bioptic driving, low vision, telescopic aid
The authors discuss the current perspectives of spectacle mounted telescopes (bioptics) whilst driving among patients with visual impairment. The history, design and driving laws surrounding the use of bioptics is discussed in detail. In 1977, William Feinbloom developed a bioptic...
Use of technology in low vision rehabilitation
1 August 2014
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Adaptive technology, low vision, rehabilitation, visual impairment
This article is a review of the accessibility features available on tablets and smartphones for the visually impaired. It explains exactly what the accessibility features are, how to access them and how to use them as well as some useful...
