Low Vision Rehabilitation: Driving and Vision Rehabilitation
My Session Status
When:
11:15 AM, Sunday 22 Jun 2025
(1 hour 30 minutes)
Theme:
Vision Rehabilitation
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of vision impairment on driving abilities and safety among older drivers.
- Evaluate interdisciplinary approaches to driver licensing for individuals with vision impairment, with a focus on policy and practical applications.
- Explore the policies and practices related to driving with low vision.
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Sub Sessions
11:15 AM -
11:55 AM |
40 minutes
11:55 AM -
12:15 PM |
20 minutes
12:30 PM -
12:45 PM |
15 minutes
Author’s Name(s): Tianwei Ellen Zhou, Devin Betsch, Alexandra Anderson, Isobel Anderson, Anuradha Mishra, Lesya ShubaAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Tianwei Ellen Zhou, none; Devin Betsch, none; Alexandra Anderson, none; Isobel Anderson, none; Anuradha Mishra, none; Lesya Shuba, noneAbstract BodyIntroduction: Low vision significantly impacts quality of life and is linked to higher depression rates. Chronic ocular diseases like gl...