Blindness

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (39 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

27 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Low vision, visual impairment, and blindness are broad terms encompassing a range of conditions affecting an individual's ability to see and function in daily life. Low vision describes those whose vision cannot be fully corrected by glasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery, or other surgery. Visual impairment describes those whose decreased visual function interferes with the ability of one to perform their activities of daily living. However, the majority of causes of vision impairment can be prevented or rectified. As aging occurs, more and more blindness cases are added to the global burden, leading to an increased demand for eye healthcare services. The leading causes of blindness globally are cataracts, glaucoma, uncorrected refractive errors, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. This activity provides an in-depth exploration of the various facets of blindness, low vision, and visual impairment, with a special emphasis on causes, legal interpretations, and the role of the interprofessional healthcare team in managing these patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of blindness.

  • Assess vision loss based on patient evaluation.

  • Implement various treatment and management options available for blindness.

  • Explain interprofessional team strategies for improving coordination and outcomes in blind individuals.

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Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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