August Colenbrander, M.D.


REFERENCES FOR: CLASSIFICATION OF VISION LOSS

  • “Aspects of Vision Loss – Visual Functions and Functional Vision” (2004)
    this paper provides a broad overview of many aspects
abstract
PDF
, 22p
  • “Visual Standards – Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss” (2002)
    this publication emphasizes use in population statistics
abstract
PDF, 35p
  • “Guide for the Evaluation of Visual Impairment” (1999)
    this publication emphasizes use in vision rehabilitation
abstract
PDF, 34p
  • Vision chapter in “AMA Guides” (2000) the AMA Guides were developed primarily for workers compensation, the current “Functional Vision Score” is also relevant for vision rehabilitation.
abstract
PDF, 36p

  • Vision chapter in “Disability Evaluation” discusses the background and rationale for the AMA Guides

abstract
PDF, 21p

WHO and Related Classifications

ICD-9 (1978) Classification for mortality and related statistics.
ICD-9-CM (1978) US adaptation for clinical and morbidity statistics.
ICD-10 (1992) Successor to ICD-9, not yet used in the United States.
ICD-10-CM Successor to ICD-9-CM, draft under development.
ICIDH (1980) “Classification of Impairments, Disability and Handicaps”-Replaced by ICF
ICF (2001) “Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health”-Successor to ICIDH.
CPT Classification of Procedure

REFERENCES FOR: VISUAL ACUITY MEASUREMENT

  • ”Measuring Vision and Vision Loss” (2001 edition of Duane’s)
    discusses measurement considerations and historical details
abstract
PDF, 42p
  • “History of Visual Acuity Measurement” (2001)
    provides additional historical details
abstract
PDF, 8p
  • “Visual Acuity Measurement Standard” (ICO, 1984)
abstract
PDF, 18p
  • Visual Acuity Measurement in Low Vision patients
Basic exam in "Ophth. Clinics of North America" (1994)

JCAHPO handout (2003)


abstract
PDF, 13p

abstract
PDF, 14p

  • The Colenbrander Visual Acuity Charts for Low Vision including:
    • Letter chart for use at 1 meter
    • Reading cards with standardized sentences,
    • Mixed Contrast cards

abstract
PDF, 12p





  • “Arrow chart” (1937)
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REFERENCES FOR: OTHER INTERESTS
  • “Principles of Ophthalmoscopy” (1979, 2003 in Duane’s)
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