Vision Impairments
Blindness in newborns is referred to as..
What is Congenital Blindness?
A traditional mobility device helps detect obstacles through tactile feedback and is held by the user
What is a long cane?
These are often prescribed when size limitations prevent a user from seeing objects, can be near/far.
What are eyeglasses?
True or False: There are minimal to no flaws to GUI (Graphic User Interface) technology due to technological advancements.
FALSE: GUI presents unique and difficult problems to the blind user because of an approach to video display that creates many more options for the portrayal of graphical information than just text.
James is a 40 year old man who has had glaucoma for many years, resulting in gradual loss of peripheral vision. He often has difficulty navigating crowded areas and has trouble with tasks such as crossing streets, cooking, and even finding his way around his home. Although his central vision is relatively intact, his peripheral vision loss makes it hard to detect objects in his environment and increases the risk of falls. What visual aids could assist him?
Lazer Cane/Ultra Cane; Electronic Travel Aids; GPS based devices; If other explain your reasoning
Groups of eye disease caused by intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve resulting in loss of peripheral vision field.
What is Glaucoma?
These tools provide additional environmental information that can detect obstacles typically missed by the long cane.
What are electronic travel aids (ETAs)?
These simple tools can expand a user’s field of vision or magnify objects for easier viewing.
What are handheld magnifiers and telescopes?
These systems that provide speech or braille output for blind users...
What are screen readers?
Susan is a 65 year old woman who enjoys reading books and gardening, but her macular degeneration has made it increasingly difficult for her to see fine print and recognize small details in her garden. What visual aids could assist her?
Various types of magnifiers; Enlarged Print; High-Contrast Aids; If other explain your reasoning
A leading cause of vision loss in older adults, this condition affects central vision first with peripheral vision being preserved.
What is macular degeneration?
A HIGH-TECH cane that provides feedback using sensors to detect obstacles is called what?
What is a laser cane or ultra cane?
Using sound instead of sight, this method helps visually impaired individuals interpret information.
What is auditory substitution?
True or False, Screen magnification, increased cursor size, inverted contrast, Voice assistant, and audio descriptions are BUILT-IN adaptions already on most computers.
True
Sophia is a college student with severe nearsightedness and has recently developed cataracts, which impact her visual acuity and depth perception. She struggles to read textbooks, view lecture presentations, and participate in social activities due to her reduced vision clarity.
Magnifiers; CCTV; Auditory Conversion Devices; Telescopic Aids
Clouding of the lens of the eye resulting in blurred vision is referred to as..
What is Cataracts?
This device helps visually impaired users navigate indoor environments. What is it called?
What is a GPS-based mobility device?
This non-optical aid improves reading by magnifying printed text on a screen.
What is CCTV: Closed-circuit Television?
These are applications for specific types of programs, applications, or procedures that help the individual activate and control computer applications...
What are scripts?
Tom was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy at age 45, resulting in fluctuating vision and significant challenges with both near and distance viewing. He works as an accountant, which requires him to frequently access printed documents and a computer.
Computer Magnifiers; Built-In Computer Technology: voiceover, audio description, and zoom; High-Contrast keyboards; Telescopes; Higher-Intensity Lamp for Workspace