Emphasis upon more efficient and effective use of residual vision is vital to the rehabilitation process of visually impaired adults. Labels of blindness limit motivation to use remaining vision. Personal functional needs and degree of capacity are uniquely individual characteristics which must be taken into account in learning to use residual vision to best advantage. A continuing evaluation and application of new optical, technical, and medical-surgical techniques should be an integral part of services to adults with diminished vision.
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