Measuring the effectiveness of bioptic telescopes for persons with central vision loss (2000)

Szlyk JP1, Seiple W, Laderman DJ, Kelsch R, Stelmack J and McMahon T

This study evaluates a vision rehabilitation program aimed at training persons with central vision loss to use a bioptic telescope for improving life skills, including driving. It also compares the outcomes of subjects who are given bioptic telescopes and training, with subjects who are prescribed telescopic lenses without training. Conclusions revealed there was significant improvement in visual skills with the use of a bioptic telescope. This improvement was greater with training in the use of the lenses in a number of visual skills categories including driving-related skills.

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