African Vision and Eye Health (Jan 2018)

A review of visual impairment

  • Shivani Naipal,
  • Nishanee Rampersad

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/aveh.v77i1.393
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 77, no. 1
pp. e1 – e4

Abstract

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Visual impairment (VI), a global concern that is likely to escalate with prolonged life expectancies, has gained increasing attention in the realm of eye care. The purpose of this article is to highlight the different aspects of VI, including its definition and characteristics, prevalence, causes and implications. The importance of rehabilitation in individuals with VI is also discussed.

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