Role of Optometry in the Management of Vision and Ocular Health of Patients with Mental and Emotional Disturbance: Part 1.

A subset of patients who present to optometrists for vision care have mental and emotional disturbance. This literature review seeks to gain a better understanding of the relationship between aspects of vision and ocular health and a person’s mental wellbeing. Traditional management strategies have...

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Publicado en:Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 5; no. 6; pp. 228 - 238
Autor principal: Muller, Elizabeth
Formato: review Journal Article
Publicado: Optometric Extension Program Dec2017
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:A subset of patients who present to optometrists for vision care have mental and emotional disturbance. This literature review seeks to gain a better understanding of the relationship between aspects of vision and ocular health and a person’s mental wellbeing. Traditional management strategies have addressed ocular health and acuity symptoms related to the effects of pharmacological substances, whilst visual perceptual deficits are often overlooked. Various treatment modalities are explored further to allow optometrists more confidence in managing patients with mental and emotional disturbance.