Journal Reviews

International orthoptics for stroke

1 June 2018 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus | Assessment, information, management, screening, stroke, survey, visual impairment

The purpose of this study was to consider the practice of orthoptists internationally in care provision for post stroke visual impairment through an international survey. An online survey of 30 questions was circulated via the International Orthoptic Association and completed...

Treatment for post stroke visual impairment – clinical practice versus literature evidence

1 April 2018 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology | Management, stroke, treatment, vision, visual impairment

The aim of this paper is to compare the treatments reported in a large scale stroke study (Vision in stroke (VIS) Study) against the treatments identified in a full systematic literature review. The purpose was to identify which treatment /...

Use of technology in low vision rehabilitation

1 August 2014 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology | 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...