August Colenbrander, M.D.

Disability Evaluation--Vision

August Colenbrander, MD
July 2000

This 21 page document discusses the rationale and background of the Functional Vision Score system implemented in the AMA Guides, 5th edition.

Sections include:

Introduction
Aspects of Vision Loss
Interventions for Rehabilitation
Disability Evaluation
Terminology
Uniform Measurement Scales
Visual Acuity Scales
Changing Perceptions and "Legal" Blindness
Visual Field Scales
Estimating Functional Vision
Interpretation of Functional Scores
Comments on Procedural Steps
Appendix, Changes from 4th to 5th Edition

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