Vision

Question 1

What does an amsler grid test?

Answer 1

Central Vision

Question 2

What does the confrontation test assess?

Answer 2

Peripheral Vision

Question 3

What 2 visual conditions cause central vision loss?

Answer 3

1. Cataracts

2. Age related macular degeneration

Question 4

What visual condition causes peripheral vision loss?

Answer 4

Glaucoma

Question 5

What is eccentric viewing and when should you use it?

Answer 5

Rotating head or trunk to view items and scan the environment
Use when central vision is impaired
Use when peripheral vision is impaired

Question 6

What are typical impairments seen with a person with macular degeneration?

Answer 6

1. Impaired mobility
   2.Reduced independence in ADL and IADLs
2. Decreased ability to recognize faces and complete fine motor work
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Question 7

What impairments are seen with cataracts?

Answer 7

1. impaired night driving
2. Decreased ability to distinguish between colors
3. Blurry Vision
4. Increased glare sensitivity
5. Distorted perception of shapes
6. Decreased contrast discrimination

Question 8

What impairments are seen with glaucoma?

Answer 8

Anything that uses peripheral vision

Question 9

What causes fluctuation vision loss and what impairments does it cause?

Answer 9

Diabetic retinopathy
Reduction of contrast sensisty
Decreased  night vision
Patchy spots of visual field loss
Total blindness