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Research Article

The 1997 low vision literature: a bibliography

Gregory L. Goodrich
Pages 49-57 | Published online: 13 Jul 2009

Accessibility

  • Álvarez Barreiro N, Martinez González JJ. La investigación como vía de normalizacion: prioridades desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de atención directa a personas con discapacidad visual (Research as a way of achieving normalisation: priorities from the viewpoint of professionals providing direct care for visually disabled persons). Integracion 1997;23:28–39.
  • Rumrill PD, Schuyler BR, Longden JC. Profiles of on-the-job accommodations needed by professional employees who are blind. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):66–76.
  • Rumrill PD, Scheff CJ. Impact of the ADA on the employment and promotion of persons who are visually impaired. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(5):460–466.

Aged/Aging

  • Alves MR, Jose NK, da Silva AL, Prado Junior J, Temporini ER. Senile cataract: patient’s characteristics and perceptions on a sight restoration community project. Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo 1997;52(1):16–19.
  • Bullimore MA, Flom RE, Raasch TW. Low vision – optometry’s opportunity (Editorial). Optom Vision Sci 1997; 74(5):237–238.
  • Butler RN, Faye EE, Guazzo E, Kupfer C. Keeping an eye on vision: primary care of age-related ocular disease, Part 1. Geriatrics 1997;52(8): 30–41.
  • Crews JE, Long RG. Conceptual and methodological issues in rehabilitation outcomes for adults who are visually impaired. J Visual Impair Blind 1997; 91(2):117–130.
  • Elliott DB, Trukolo-Ilic M, Strong JG, Pace R, Plotkin A, Bevers P. Demographic characteristics of the vision-disabled elderly. Invest Ophthalmol Vision Sci 1997;38(12): 2566–2575.
  • Evenhuis HM, Mul M, Lemaire EK, de Wijs JP. Diagnosis of sensory impairment in people with intellectual disability in general practice. J Intellect Disabil Res 1997;41(5):422–429.
  • Fafowora OF, Osuntokun OO. Age- related eye disease in the elderly members of rural African community. East Afr Med J 1997;74(7):435–437.
  • Grimby A, Svanborg A. Morbidity and health-related quality of life among ambulant elderly citizens. Aging (Milano) 1997;9(5):356–364.
  • Hirvela H, Laatikainen L. Diabetic retinopathy in people aged 70 years or older. The Oulu Eye Study. Br J Ophthalmol 1997;81(3):214–217.
  • Holopigian K, Seiple W, Greenstein V, Kim D, Carr RE. Relative effects of aging and age-related macular degeneration on peripheral visual function. Optom Vision Sci 1977; 74(3):152–159.
  • Horowitz A. The relationship between vision impairment and the assessment of disruptive behaviors among nursing home residents. Gerontologist 1997; 37(5):420–428.
  • Kalina RE. Seeing into the future. Vision and aging. West J Med 1997; 167(4):253–257.
  • Kelly M. Consequences of visual impairment on leisure activities of the elderly. Geriatr Nurs 1997;16(6):273– 275.
  • Klein R, Klein BEK, Jensen SC, Meuer SM. The five-year incidence and progression of age-related maculopathy: The Beaver Dam Eye Study. Ophthalmology 1997;104(1): 7–21.
  • Lilja M, Borell L. Elderly people’s daily activities and need for mobility support. Scand J Caring Sci 1997; 11(2):73–80.
  • Livingston PM, McCarty CA, Taylor HR. Visual impairment and socioeconomic factors. Br J Ophthalmol 1997;81(7):574–577.
  • Livingston PM, Lee SE, McCarty CA, Taylor HR. A comparison of participants with non-participants in a population-based epidemiologic study: The Melbourne Visual Impairment Project. Ophthalmic Epidemiol 1997;4(2):73–81.
  • Luukinen H, Koski K, Laippala P, Kivela Sl. Factors predicting fractures during falling impacts among home dwelling older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 1997;45(11):1302–1309.
  • Marx MS, Werner P, Feldman RC, Cohen-Mansfield J. Progression of eye disorders in a nursing home. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(6):571– 578.
  • Palagi L, Paoletti ML, Alma A, Re M, Petrilli GA, Salerno F, Murgiano S. Factors affecting insufficiency in activity daily living in the elderly. Panminerva Med 1997;39(4):275– 279.
  • Rubin GS, West SK, Munoz B, Bandeen-Roche K, Zeger S, Schein O, Fried LP. A comprehensive assessment of visual impairment in a population of older Americans. The SEE Study. Salisbury Eye Evaluation Project. Invest Ophthalmol Vision Sci 1997;38(3):557–568.
  • Waite LM, Broe GA, Creasey H, Grayson DA, Cullen JS, O’Toole B, Edelbrock C, Dobson M. Neurodegenerative and other chronic disorders among people aged 75 years and over in the community. Med J Aust 1997;167(8):429–432.
  • West SK, Munoz B, Rubin GS, Schein OD, Bandeen-Roche K. Function and visual impairment in a population- based study of older adults. The SEE Project. Salisbury Eye Evaluation. Invest Ophthalmol Visual Sci 1997; 38(1):72–82.
  • West S. Visual function in older persons. Paper presented at the 14th Biennial Eye Research Seminar, Universal City, CA, September 21-24, 1997.

Blindness

  • Author. U.S. federal budgetary costs of blindness. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):316,318.
  • Blomdahl S, Calissendorff BM, Tengroth B, Wallin O. Blindness in glaucoma patients. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997;75(5):589–591.
  • O’Sullivan J, Gilbert C, Foster A. The causes of childhood blindness in South Africa. S Afr Med J 1997;87(12): 1691–1695.

Brain injury

  • Ravesloot C, Seekins T, Walsh J. A structural analysis of secondary conditions experienced with people with physical disability. Rehabil Psychol 1997;42(1):3–16.
  • Scheiman M. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: a Guide for Occupational Therapists. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc., 1997.

Childhood development/ Children

  • Aitken S. Visual and additional impairments: social perspectives and attitudes. Br J Visual Impair 1997; 15(3):93–98.
  • Ambrose GV, Corn AL. Impact of low vision on orientation: an exploratory study. RE:view 1997;29(2):80–96.
  • Baird SM, Mayfield P, Baker P. Mother’s interpretations of the behavior of their infants with visual and other impairments during interactions. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(5):467–483.
  • Blohme J, Tornqvist K. Visual impairment in Swedish children. I. Register and prevalence data. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997;75(2):194– 198.
  • Blohme J, Tornqvist K. Visual impairment in Swedish children. II. Etiological factors. Act Ophthalmol Scand 1997;75(2):199–205.
  • Blohme J, Tornqvist K. Visual impairment in Swedish children. III. Etiological factors. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997;75(2):199–205.
  • Blohme J, Tornqvist K. Visual impairment in Swedish children. IV. Diagnosis. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997;75(6):681–687.
  • Bowering ER, Maurer D, Lewis TL, Brent HP. Constriction of the visual field of children after early visual deprivation. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1997;34(6):347–356.
  • Buultjens M. Where are we now? A personal perspective on educational provision in Scotland for children and young people with multiple disability and visual impairment. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(3):105–108.
  • Chalifoux LM, Fagan B. Labeling children who are visually impaired ‘disadvantaged’. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(6):531–538.
  • Cioni G, Fazzi B, Coluccini M, Beoldrini A, van Hof-van Duin J. Cerebral visual impairment in preterm infants with periventricular leukomalacia. Pediatr Neurol 1997; 17(4):33108.
  • Daw NW. Critical periods and stabismus: what questions remain? (editorial). Optom Vision Sci 1997; 74(9):690–694.
  • Dote-Kwan J, Hughes M, Taylor SL. Impact of early experiences on the development of young children with visual impairments: revisited. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(2):131–144.
  • Farrenkopf C, McGregor D, Nes SL, Koenig AJ. Increasing a functional skill for an adolescent with cortical visual impairment. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(5):484–493.
  • French S, Swain J. From a Different Viewpoint: the Lives and Experiences of Visually Impaired People. London: Royal National Institute for the Blind, 1997.
  • Glascott K, Trent S. What will Tim be when he grows up? J Vision Rehabil 1997;10(4):14–16.
  • Kalikivayi V, Naduvilath TJ, Bansal AK, Dandona L. Visual impairment in school children in southern India. Indian J Ophthalmol 1997;45(2):129–134.
  • Kef S. The personal networks and social supports of blind and visually impaired adolescents. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3).
  • Koenig AJ, Farrenkopf C. Essential experiences to undergird the early development of literacy. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):14–4.
  • Leonard RM, D’Allura T, Simpson F. Preparing youths with visual impairments for work: evaluation of a pilot program. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):271–279.
  • Loftin M. Critical factors in assessment of students with visual impairments. RE:view 1997;28(4): 149-159.
  • Mindell JA, De Marco CM. Sleep problems of young blind children. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):33–39.
  • Morse MT. Cortical visual impairment: some words of caution. D3D Division Three Dig 1997;2(1):6– 8.
  • Nelson CA, de Benabib RM. Effects of visual dysfunction on postural control. J Vision Rehabil 1997;10(4):8–13.
  • Recchia SL. Play and concept development in infants and young children with severe visual impairements: a constructivist view. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(4):401– 406.
  • Rosenblum LP. Adolescents with visual impairments who have best friends: a pilot study. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):224–235.
  • Ungar S, Blades M, Spencer C. Teaching visually impaired children to make distance judgments from a tactile map. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(2):163–174.
  • Uttermohlen TL. On ‘passing’ through adolescence. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):309–314.
  • Vancil D. Steps to success in college for students with visual impairments. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):219– 223.
  • Wolffe K, Sacks SZ. The lifestyles of blind, low vision, and sighted youths: a quantitative comparison. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):245–257.
  • Wyatt L, Ng GY. The effect of visual impairment on the strength of children’s hip and knee extensors. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):40– 46.

Communication

  • Eaton SB, Snook-Hill M-M, Fuchs LS. Personal space preference among adolescents with and without visual disabilities. RE:view 1997;29(1):7–15.
  • Harley RK, Truan MB, Sanford LD. Communication Skills for Visually Impaired Learners: Braille, Print and Listening Skills for Students Who Are Visually Impaired, 2 edition. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1997.
  • Lee PP, Spritzer K, Hays RD. The impact of blurred vision on functioning and well-being. Ophthalmology 1997;104(3):390– 396.
  • Smith G. ‘They told me there was nothing they could do’: The first year of the Mobile Service of Action for Blind People (Part one of two). Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(1):30–33.

Daily living skills

  • Fletcher AE, Ellwein LB, Selvaraj S, Vijaykumar B, Rahmathullah R, Thulasiraj RD. Measurements of vision function and quality of life in patients with cataracts in Southern India. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115(6): 767–774.
  • Gutierrez R, Wilson R, Johnson C, Gordon M, Cioffi GA, Ritch R, Sherwood M, Meng K, Mangione CM. Influence of glaucomatous visual field loss on health-related quality of life. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115(6):777– 784.
  • Monestam E, Wachtmeister L. The impact of cataract surgery on low vision patients. A population based study. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997; 75(5):569–576.
  • Szlyk JP, Fishman GA, Alexander KR, Revelins BI, Derlacki DJ, Anderson RJ. Relationship between difficulty in performing daily activities and clinical measures of visual function in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:53–59.
  • West SK, Rubin GS, Munoz B, Abraham D, Fried LP, et al. Assessing functional status: correlation between performance on tasks conducted in a clinic setting and performance on the same task conducted at home. J Gerontol Med Sci 1997;52A(4):M209–217.

Devices (general)

  • Burkholder AN. Accessibility and outreach: a traveling store for adaptive products. J Visual Impair Blind News Serv 1997;91(3):6–8.
  • Byer A, Cohen B, Hancox M. Optical basis for the reduction of the cylinder in a high add near Rx. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(2):7– 12.
  • Corn AL. Some rambling thoughts on using optical devices. J Vision Rehabil 1997;10(4):3–6.
  • Elam JH. Analysis of methods for predicting near-magnification power. J Am Optom Assoc 1997;68(1):31–36.
  • Greene HA. What I have learned from prescribing the Ocutech VES- Autofocus Telescope System (VES- AF). J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(3):5–10.
  • Innes AL, Cohen J. Spectacle/loupe telescope design for reading music. J Am Optom Assoc 1997;68(7):459– 464.
  • Lund R, Watson GR. The CCTV Book: Habilitation and Rehabilitation with Closed Circuit Television Systems. Lillesand, Norway: TERJES trykkeri as, 1997.
  • Politzer TA. Partial and selective occlusion with a soft contact lens for the clinical neuro-optometric treatment of diplopia. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(1):14– 17.
  • Provines WF, Harville B, Block M. Effects of yellow optical filters on contrast sensitivity function of albino patients. J Am Optom Assoc 1997; 68(7):353.
  • Radner W, Hubner A, Thaler A. Visual rehabilitation: magnifying vision aids. Wien Med Wochenschr 1997; 147 (12-13): 288–290.
  • Watson GR, De l’Aune W, Stelmack J, Maino J, Long S. National survey of the impact of low vision device use among veterans. Optom Vision Sci 1997;74(5):249–259.
  • Yueng KK, Weissman BA. Contact lens correction of patients with Marfan syndrome. J Am Optom Assoc 1997;68(6):367–372.

Education

  • Cassels L, Cummings OV. GED: an option for students with visual impairments. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):258–260.
  • Craig CJ, DePriest L, Harnack K. Teachers’ perspectives on selecting literacy media for children with visual impairments. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(6):539–545.
  • Dick T, Kubiak E. Issues and aids for teaching mathmatics to blind. Math Teach 1997;90(5):344–348.
  • Division SE. Program Guidelines for Students Who Are Visually Impaired. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education, Bureau of Publications, 1997.
  • Dunkerton J. The science entitlement of visually impaired students at GCSE and A-Level: a national survey (1992- 1994). Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(1): 15-21.
  • Giangreco MF, Edelman S, MacFarland SZ, Luiselli TE. Attitudes about educational and related services provision for students with deaf- blindness and multiple disabilities. Except Child 1997;63:329–342.
  • Gray C. Coping with the National Curriculum in Modern Foreign Languages: an equal opportunity issue? (Part one of two). Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(10-4).
  • Guinan H. ESL for students with visual impairments. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(6):555–563.
  • Kay JL. Implementing a student leadership committee. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):296–300.
  • Marley WP, Beverly-Mullins JM. The value of physical fitness for a young man who is visually impaired with multiple medical disorders. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(4):341–346.
  • McBroom LW. Making the grade: college students with visual impairments. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):261–270.
  • Pillay P, Thorburn J. Research priorities in the education of visually impaired students in New Zealand. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):87–88.
  • Racheotes NS. The education of blind and visually impaired children in Post- Soviet Russia. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(5):502,4,6-8.
  • Salinas Fernández B, Beltrán Llavador F, San Martin Alonso A, Salinas Fernández C. Le evaluación en la integración escolar de niños ciegos o deficientes visuales (Assessing blind or visually impaired children in mainstream education). Integracion 1997;23:5–18.
  • Wild G, Hinton D, Hinton R. The design of microcapsule diagrams for visually impaired students on distance learning courses. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(1):23–27.
  • Ygge J, Lennerstrand G. Visual impairment and dyslexia in childhood. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 1997;8(5):40– 44.

Eye diseases and disorders

  • Croughs P. Filtering lenses in retinopathy. Bull Soc Belge Ophthalmol 1997;264:119–124.
  • Ding C, Sun B, Zheng Y. [Contrast sensitivity of several blindness- inducing eye diseases and the influence of tinted filter lens]. Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih 1997;33(4):286–288.
  • Grover S, Gishman GA, Anderson RJ, Alexander KA, Derlacki DJ. Rate of visual field loss in retinitis pigmentosa. Ophthalmology 1997;104(3):460–465.
  • Jimenez JLO, Jurado JCG, Rodriguez FJBR, Laborda DS. Keratoconus: age of onset and natural history. Optom Vision Sci 1997;74(3):147–151.
  • Thiese LS. Fourth International Cochrane Colloquium. Vision Enhance 1997;2(1):23–25.
  • Wun YT, Lam CC, Shum WK. Impaired vision in the elderly: a preventable condition. Fam Pract 1997;14(4):289–292.

Field defects

  • Crabb DP, Fitzke FW, McNaught AI, Edgar DF, Hitchings RA. Improving the prediciton of visual field progression in glaucoma using spatial processing. Ophthalmology 1997; 104(3):517–524.
  • Graf M. [Visual field examination in limited patient cooperation]. Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 1997;211(5): 277–285.
  • Gottlieb DD, Holcomb S, Allen C, Johnson M. Treatment of hemianopsia and ‘neglect’: a case report on the vision rehabilitation process utilizing the Visual Field Awareness System. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(1):6–12.
  • Katz J, Gilbert D, Quigley HA, Sommer A. Estimating progression of visual field loss in glaucoma. Ophthalmology 1997;104(6):1017–1025.
  • Murdoch IE, Jones BR, Cousens S, Liman I, Babalola OE, Dauda J, Abiose A. Visual field constriction as a cause of blindness or visual impairment. Bull WHO 1997;75(2): 141–146.

Microcomputers

  • Alonso Amos F, Barreiro Sorrivas JM, Fuertes Castro JL, Martínez Normand L, Montes Garcia C. La magnificación de pantallas como ayuda a los deficinetes visuales: el sistema MEGA. Integracion 1997;23:40–59.
  • Baldewijns J. Vision on Assistive Technology (Horizon, Trans.). Leuven, Belgium: VLICHT – Central Dispatching, Tervuursevest, 1997.
  • Conden D. FAQs on use of web browsers by vision impaired. Vision Enhance 1997;2(1):8–10.
  • Earl CL, Leventhal JD. Windows 95 access for blind or visually impaired persons: an overview. J Visual Impair Blind News Serv 1997;91(5):5–9.
  • Goodrich GL, Krueger N, Gressley L, Nakamura D, Rapczak L, Warden D. A follow-up study of computer usage by graduates of a computer access training program. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(1):18–21.
  • Hamilton E. Windows 95 tips for users with low vision. Vision Enhance 1997;2(3):46–50.
  • Hamilton E. Two new products for the Macintosh. Vision Enhance 1997;2(3): 51–52.
  • Pieper M, Hermsdorf D. BSCW for disabled teleworkers: usability evaluation and interface adaptation of an Internet-based cooperation environment. Paper presented at the The Sixth International World Wide Web Conference, Santa Clara, CA, 1997.
  • Shragai Y, Uslan M, Lin M. A review of two special-purpose screen magnification programs for older computers. J Visual Impair Blind News Ser 1997;91(4):10–13.
  • Uslan MM, Su JC. A review of two screen magnification programs for Windows 95: Magnum 95 and LP- Windows. J Visual Impair Blind News Serv 1997;91(5):9–13.

Multiple handicaps

  • Bailey IL. Optometric care for the multihandicapped child. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(3):12– 20.
  • Darin N, Hanner P, Ghiringer K. Changes in prevalence, aetiology, age at detection, and associated disabilities in preschool children with hearing impairment born in Goteborg. Dev Med Child Neurol 1997;39(12):797– 802.
  • Erin JN, Koenig AJ. The student with a visual disability and a learning disability. J Learn Disabil 1997;30(3):309–320.
  • Goergen E. Italy: early intervention with visually impaired children with additional handicaps. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):89–90,92.
  • Jeffres C, MacKay AT. Improving stoma management in the low-vision patient. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 1997;24(6):302–310.
  • Laffan C. Multiple disability and sight loss: children, parents and professionals. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(3):109–112.
  • Levy G. Hidden from sight? The access of multiply disabled people to services for the visually impaired. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(3):99–103.
  • McCall S, McLinden M. Towards an inclusive model of literacy for people who are blind and who are blind and who have additional learning difficulties. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(3):117–121.
  • Miner ID. People with Usher Syndrome, Type II: issues and adaptations. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(6):579–589.
  • Nelson C, Ludlam DP, Ludlam WM. The dynamic interaction between the visual and postural systems in a young boy with athetoid cerebral palsy: a case study. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(2):21–23.
  • Smith M, Levack N. Teaching Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments: a Resource Guide. Austin, TX: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1997.

Orientation & Mobility

  • Allen W, Courtney-Barbier A, Griffin A, Kern T, Shaw C. Orientation and Mobility Teaching Manual, 2nd edition. New York: CIL Publications, 1997.
  • Black A, Lovie-Kitchin JE, Woods RL, Arnold N, Byrnes J, Murrish J. Mobility performance in retinitis pigmentosa. Clin Vision Sci 1997;80:1–12.
  • Geruschat D, Smith A. Low vision and mobility. In: Blasch B, Wiener WR, Welsh RL, editors. Foundations of Orientation and Mobility. New York: American Foundation for the Blind, 1997; 60–103.
  • Giesen JM, Cavenaugh BS, Johnson CA. Some knowledge areas in blindness rehabilitation. RE:view 1997;29(3):128–135.
  • Golledge RG, Marston JR, Costanzo CM. Attitudes of visually impaired persons toward the use of public transportation. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(5):446–459.
  • Kitchin RM, Jacobson RD. Techniques to collect and analyze the cognitive map knowledge of persons with visual impairment or blindness: issues of validity. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(4):360–376.
  • Ludt R. Three types of glare: low vision O&M assessment and remediation. RE:view 1997;29(3): 101–113.
  • Patla AE. Understanding the roles of vision in the control of human locomotion. Gait Posture 1997;5:54– 69.
  • Piper HF. The low vision cyclist: handicapped orientation and assessment with the nystagmogram. Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 1997; 210(2):97–104.

Perception/Perceptual skills and training

  • Marmor MF, Ravin JG. The Eye of the Artist. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 1997.
  • Tannebaum S. The artist and defective sight (a book review and commentary). J Am Optom Assoc 1997;68(4):261–264.

Professional training

  • Fagan T. Multiply disabled visually impaired people: is a specialist provision necessary? Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(3):113–115.
  • Lueck AH. The role of education and rehabilitation specialists in the comprehensive low vision care process. J Visual Impair Blind 1997; 91(5):423–434.
  • Maino JH. Why it’s time to upgrade your low vision skills. Rev Optom 1997;134(9):91–98.
  • Thompson RF, Arter C. Commentary: teachers under stress. Br J Visual Impair 1997;15(1):34–35.
  • Uswatte G, Elliott TR. Ethnic and minority issues in rehabilitation psychology. Rehabil Psychol

Psychiatric disorders/ Psychological adjustment

  • Erin JN, Jager B, Underwood M. Participants’ attitudes about the integration of developmentally disabled people at a center for adults with visual impairment. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(4):325–340.
  • Gitlin LN, Mount J, Lucas W, Weirich LC, Gramberg L. The physical costs and psychosocial benefits of travel aids for persons who are visually impaired or blind. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(4):347–359.
  • Hall B. The psychosocial aspects of visual impairment in diabetes. Nurs Stand 1997;11(39):40–46.
  • Langlois J. Recent progress in psychosensory rehabilitation of low vision. The third method for the prevention of blindness. Bull Acad Natl Med 1997;181(4):699–707.
  • Nold MG. Synesthesia and blindness: a personal account and informal survey. J Visual Impair Blind News Serv 1997;91(3):14–15. 1997;42(1):61–71.
  • Van Hof C, Looijestign P, Van de Wege A. Review of interdisciplinary Pankow L, Luchins D. An optical intervention for visual hallucinations associated with visual impairment in an elderly patient. Optom Vision Sci 1997;74(3):138–143.
  • Parris RK, Gedde SJ, Scott IU, Feurer WJ, Schiffman JC, Mangione CM, Montenegro-Piniella A. Visual function and quality of life among patients with glaucoma. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115(11):1447–1455.
  • Reischies FM, Geiselmann B. Age- related cognitive decline and vision impairment affecting the detection of dementia syndrome in old age. Br J Psychiatr 1997;171:449–451.
  • Rovner BW, Shmuely-Dulitzki Y. Screening for depression in low-vision elderly. Int J Geriatr Psychiatr 1997; 12(9):955–959.
  • Shmuely-Dulitzki Y, Rovner BW. Screening for depression in older persons with low vision. Somatic eye symptoms and the Geriatric Depression Scale. Am J Geriatr Psychiatr 1997;5(3):216–220. rehabilitation of visually impaired and blind people. Int J Rehabil Health 1997; 3(4):233–251.
  • Smith H. Support for patients with recent visual impairment. Nurs Times 1997;93(12):52–54.
  • Spencer RA, Head DN, Pysh MVD, Chalfant JC. Response patterns of children with visual impairments on measures of internalized self- responsibility. RE:view 1997;29(3): 121–127.
  • Stewart JR, Buczek M. Adaptation to loss of a disability: a case study on gaining sight. Int J Rehabil Health 1997;3(2):119–130.
  • Truan MB, Trent SD. Impact of adolescents’ adjustment to progressive vision loss on Braille reading skills: case study. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(3):301–308.
  • Vallés Arándiga A, Miñana Estruch JJ. Autoestima y habilidades sociales en alumnos ciegos y deficientes visuales: desarrollo de un programa (Self- esteem and social skills in blind and visually impaired pupils: program development). Integracion 1997;23: 60–69.

Reading

  • Arditi A, Liu L, Lynn W. Legibility of outline fonts. Vision Sci Its Appl 1997;1:204–207.
  • Bowers AR, Reid VM. Eye movements and reading with simulated visual impairment. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 1997;17(5): 392–402.
  • DeMarco LM, Massof RW. Distributions of print sizes in U.S. newspapers. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(1):9–13.
  • Fine EM, Peli E, Reeves A. Simulated cataract does not reduce the benefit of RSVP. Vision Res 1997;37:2639– 2647.
  • Leat SJ, Woo GC. The validity of current clinical tests of contrast sensitivity and their ability to predict reading speed in low vision. Eye 1997; 11:893–899. A. Legge GE, Ahn SJ, Klitz TS, Luebker Psychophysics of reading – XVI. The visual span in normal and low vision. Vision Res 1997;37(14):1999-2010.
  • Legge GE, Klitz TS, Tjan BS. Mr. Chips: an ideal-observor model of reading. Psychol Rev 1997;104 (3): 524–553.
  • Overbury O, Conrod BE. McGill Low Vision Manual: Betacom Group, 1997.
  • Padula WV. Reading with field loss. J Low Vision Neuro-Optom Rehabil 1997;11(3):23.
  • Watson GR, De l’Aune W, Long S, Maino J, Stelmack J. Veteran’s use of low vision devices for reading. Optom Vision Sci 1997;74(5):260–265.

Societal considerations

  • Attebo K, Mitchell P, Cumming R, Smith W. Knowledge and beliefs about common eye diseases. Aust NZ J Ophthalmol 1997;25(4):283–287.
  • Lidoff L. Moving vision-related rehabilitation into the U.S. health care mainstream. J Visual Impair Blind 1997;91(2):107–116.
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Vision testing/Visual acuity

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Vocations

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