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18003865

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-11-16
pubmed:abstractText
This article provides an overview of some of the problems and possible solutions surrounding the neglected issue of combined vision and hearing deficits. The subject is treated by considering each subpopulation, ranging from those who have no residual vision or hearing to those with mild coexisting vision and hearing losses. An attempt is made to relate the different types of visual deficit to the likely problems encountered in real-life activities, such as communication and travel, among individuals who also have a hearing impairment. The assessment and appropriate referral of patients with these combined deficits is discussed, including the interpretation of visual test results and the importance of factors other than standard visual acuity. Speculation is offered on potential strategies and solutions for rehabilitation as well as the need for future research and improvements in service delivery.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1084-7138
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
219-26
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Dual sensory loss: overview of problems, visual assessment, and rehabilitation.
pubmed:affiliation
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, California 94115, USA. brabyn@ski.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural