Vision Loss By: Michelle and Trent
Dec 27, 2015
We rely on our eyes to guide us around our surroundings, inform us through the written word, and give us pleasure and relaxation.
Vision Loss Never had sight Normal Vision – turning to partially
or totally blind Gradual or sudden loss Restricted field of vision
Definitions Blindness (legal) – includes both acuity
and field of vision
Partial sight – able to use vision as a primary source of learning (low vision)
Classification Receptive Eye
ProblemsOptic atrophyRetinitis
pigmentosaRetinal
detachmentRetinopathy of
prematurity
Causation(Genetic Disorders)
Albinism (photophobia)
Retinoblastoma Microphthalmia Hydrocephalus Anophthalmia Glaucoma
Characteristics
Vision Loss- At birth-Before age 5-After age 5
Characteristics(Intelligence)
Difficulty in understanding spacial concepts
Lack a general knowledge of the world and their surroundings
Characteristics(Academic Achievement)
Difficulty organizing thoughts
Decoding Comprehension Excessive Absences
Popular Misconception
People with vision loss can hear or smell things that people with normal vision cannot perceive
Never been validated
EducationalSupports and Services
(Assessment)
IEP team must focus on how the student uses remaining vision
Promote use of remaining vision
EducationalSupports and Service
Mobility Training and daily living skills
Instructional Content
Communication Media