Role of Optometry in the Management of Vision and Ocular Health of Patients with Mental and Emotional Disturbance: Part 2.
Background: The second part of this literature review expands on understanding the relationship between aspects of vision and a person's mental wellbeing. Three case studies are used to discuss limitations to treatment and how the lifestyle of patients with mental illness may affect the outcome of t...
| Publicado en: | Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 25 - 31 |
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| Formato: | case study tables/charts Journal Article |
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Optometric Extension Program
Feb2018
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | Background: The second part of this literature review expands on understanding the relationship between aspects of vision and a person's mental wellbeing. Three case studies are used to discuss limitations to treatment and how the lifestyle of patients with mental illness may affect the outcome of their treatment; how medications may impact vision and ocular health; and the use of stress relieving lenses. This part also investigates imagery, both positive and negative, in patients with mental illness. Finally, the relationship existing between anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and learning is discussed. |
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