12 Questions
What is the ultimate manifestation of self-disgust that Oedipus does?
Puts out his own eyes
According to Lucy Ching, what was suggested as suitable employment for a blind girl?
Prostitute
What do patients often talk about in relation to their vision loss?
'Saving their vision' like a limited resource
What is a common belief regarding the disease process and visual loss?
Use can exacerbate the disease process
What stage typically follows denial in the process of moving from negative to positive responses?
Grief
How do patients with low vision often respond to being advised that their disorder is irreversible and untreatable?
Seek a second opinion
How is low vision often perceived by the fully sighted?
As an either/or condition
What is the public image of a visually impaired person according to the text?
Young, totally blind, and often accompanied by a guide dog
What is the perception of visual impairment among the fully sighted people?
It is mostly seen as total blindness.
Which group of visually impaired individuals is more likely to be employed and have an active social life?
Totally blind young people
How is low vision described by those with greater insight and understanding?
As seeing through veils or broken window panes
What are some common expectations associated with visually impaired totally blind young individuals according to the passage?
Having saintly qualities of patience and tolerance
Explore the prevalence of visual impairment and the concept of low vision as described in Chapter 1. Gain insights into how visual impairment is perceived by the community and the importance of understanding low vision.
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