Hey everyone. Here are 5 types of vision loss that I wanted to review. I also want to note that homonymous hemianopia and homonymous hemianopsia are interchangeable terms that refer to the same condition.
I also want to note that homonymous hemianopia and homonymous hemianopsia are interchangeable terms that refer to the same condition.
Sources and resources: AOTA low vision fact sheet and more: https://www.aota.org/practice/productive-aging/emerging-niche/low-vision.aspx
Glossary of Eye and Vision: https://www.eyeglossary.net/
Macular Degeneration: https://nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts
Homonymous Hemianopsia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23823985
Glaucoma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027363/
Diabetic Retinopathy: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy
Cataracts: https://nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts
Disclaimer: I do not claim any of the pictures used in this video as mine. They were used for reference/educational purposes only. Please refer to the disclaimer at the end of the video for more information.
