10 Questions
Which medical specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders?
Ophthalmology
What additional training do ophthalmologists need after a medical degree?
Residency training in ophthalmology
What is an ophthalmologist?
A physician who specializes in eye care
What do ophthalmologists do besides prescribing medications?
Implement laser therapy
Do most ophthalmologists participate in academic research?
Only a few of them
Which term is used for complete or nearly complete vision loss?
Blindness
What is the functional definition of visual impairment that is chronic, uncorrectable with treatment or conventional corrective lenses, and impacts daily living?
Low vision
How does the American Academy of Ophthalmology define visual impairment?
Best-corrected visual acuity of less than 20/40 in the better eye
How does the World Health Organization define visual impairment?
Presenting acuity of less than 6/12 in the better eye
What may cause difficulties with normal daily tasks including reading and walking for individuals with visual impairment?
All of the above
Study Notes
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment
Ophthalmologists
- Ophthalmologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat eye disorders.
- After completing a medical degree, ophthalmologists need additional training to specialize in the field.
- Besides prescribing medications, ophthalmologists perform eye surgeries, conduct eye exams, and provide eye care.
Visual Impairment
- The term "blindness" is used to describe complete or nearly complete vision loss.
- Visual impairment is a chronic condition that is uncorrectable with treatment or conventional corrective lenses and affects daily living.
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology defines visual impairment as a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or worse.
- The World Health Organization defines visual impairment as a presenting visual acuity of worse than 6/18 in the better eye.
- Individuals with visual impairment may experience difficulties with normal daily tasks, such as reading and walking, due to vision loss.
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