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The final module of Docet’s Ageing Eye Series is split into two parts. The first part covers all aspects of a low vision assessment in elderly patients in community practice. In the second part you will follow a panel of experts discussing four patient scenarios focusing on optical need, depression, field loss and mobility issues followed by suggested management plans for each patient.  

 Part one contains the following: 

  • Introduction to our four patients
  • Adapted clinical assessment for the visually impaired patient 
  • History and symptoms-taking for the visually impaired patient 
  • How to decide upon magnification requirements, 
  • Use of specialist charts and how to record results  
  • Nature and properties of a range of optical, non-optical and electronic low-vision aids. 

To find out how our panel of experts reviews our four patients, along with management plans, please go to Ageing Eye: Visual Impairment, Part 2. 

First published: January 2018
Last reviewed: April 2022

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    Professionalism

    s.10 Work collaboratively with colleagues in the interests of patients

    • Knowledge of various allied professionals able to offer assistance and the range of resources available for helping those with visual impairment.

    Clinical Practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Understand use and application of a range of low vision aids including optical and electronic devices.

    s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals

    • Understand appropriate adaptations to an eye examination when examining an elderly patient in practice, including use of specialist charts, modification of objective and subjective refraction and giving appropriate advice relating to lighting and contrast.

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        Here are four typical patients you might come across in your practice. You can choose to look at the short portraits now or in The Ageing Eye: Visual Impairment – Part 2 where our panel of experts will discuss their individual situations in more detail. 


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                • Dickinson C (2002) Low Vision Principles and Practice. (4th Ed). Butterworth Heinemann.
                • Macnaughton  J (2005) Eye Essentials, Low Vision Assessment. Butterworth Heinemann.
                • Macnaughton J (2018) The Practical Management of Visual Impairment. Clearvision Training.


                • For all further information please see the resource section in The Ageing Eye: Visual Impairment - Part 2.

                  Docet would like to thank the following for their contribution to this programme:

                  • Dr Louise Gow, Specialist Lead for Eye Health, RNIB
                  • Paresh Jotangia, Access Technology Consultant, RNIB
                  • Claire Nollett, Research Associate, Cardiff University
                  • Anya Sitaram, Presenter
                  • Action for Blind People
                  • Associated Optical
                  • Grafton Optical Company Ltd
                  • Keeler Ltd.
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