Telerehabilitation Training to Facilitate Improved Reading Ability with New Magnification Devices for Low Vision.

ABSTRACT:

Significance

This pilot study provides some insight about the potential benefits of telerehabilitation training to improve the reading ability of adults with low vision using magnifiers, to spur future work with larger groups. Telerehabilitation services can be implemented clinically to facilitate access to follow-up care for low vision.

Purpose

A recent Cochrane systematic review revealed that there are no published visual function outcomes for telerehabilitation with handheld magnification devices for low vision; thus, this study aimed to provide evidence for its preliminary efficacy.

Methods

One to 4 months after receiving a new magnification device (i.e., handheld or stand optical magnifier or portable electronic magnifier), 14 adult low vision patients (with any

SUBMITTER: Bittner AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10062923 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature