Perform vision rehabilitation

Maximise the remaining sight in people with low vision using rehabilitation strategies and magnification aids.

carry out vision rehabilitation
apply vision rehabilitation techniques
perform vision rehabilitations
perform rehabilitation of vision

skill/competence

sector-specific

Perform vision rehabilitation is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Orthoptist: Orthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply these methods in particular in the fields of paediatrics, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology, orthoptics, optometry, pleoptics and strabology assessing functional diseases of the eye for improving functional disorders of the visual system. They also provide counselling, preventive measures and training activities and may refract and prescribe glasses, such as prism corrective glasses.
 
Optometrist: Optometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or disease. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visual problems. They may also refer patients to a medical practitioner. Their scope of practice and title varies according to national regulations.

Perform vision rehabilitation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Perform vision rehabilitation – ESCO