Optometry Series Episode - 41 Sight for Blind

Sight for Blind
Speaker: Ms Muskaan Begum
Moderator: Dr Ajitha J
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[@shakthi1210]

What is the percentage of rate success of the Bionic eye implant , what will be their post Sx VA

[@ajithajbabu]

The vision is usually not colored it is shades of grey. they can differentiate between dark and light area.They can identify movement.

[@Swathijm01]

What is the most commenest cause of low vision ?

[@ajithajbabu]

cataract,AMD,Glaucoma,DR,Amblopia,RP etc

[@Swathijm01]

Where they can find support for low vision ?

[@ajithajbabu]

Any tertiary low vision care centre can support such patients.

[@NijamMuhaideen-d7y]

Which tools and devices is more effective?

[@ajithajbabu]

Depends on the need even simple tool like needle threader will also be effective

[@Yoursashu-1]

Do people who lose their sight later in life have the ability to learn Braille?

[@ajithajbabu]

yes if they have will power and want to learn when trained and accessibility to braille training

[@Swathijm01]

What adaptation can be made at home ?

[@ajithajbabu]

There are various orientation training for eating corner ,Kitchen corner, toilet training, work station training, school training etc each has various modifications for the blind.