Development of a Multi-sensory Rehabilitation Program for People With Ultra Low Vision

Description

This research is aimed to address one of the big gaps in the current vision rehabilitation protocols for people with profound visual impairment by evaluating a multisensory approach. There are a growing number of clinical trials that recruit people with end-stage eye diseases and the rehabilitation plan following various treatments is not clear. It is important to address this in order to maximize the efficacy of such treatments and to improve the quality of life in people with profound visual impairment.

Conditions

Low Vision Blindness, Visual Impairment, Quality of Life, Functional Visual Loss

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This research is aimed to address one of the big gaps in the current vision rehabilitation protocols for people with profound visual impairment by evaluating a multisensory approach. There are a growing number of clinical trials that recruit people with end-stage eye diseases and the rehabilitation plan following various treatments is not clear. It is important to address this in order to maximize the efficacy of such treatments and to improve the quality of life in people with profound visual impairment.

Development of a Multi-sensory Rehabilitation Program for People With Ultra Low Vision

Development of a Multi-sensory Rehabilitation Program for People With Ultra Low Vision

Condition
Low Vision Blindness
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

SUNY College of Optometry, New York, New York, United States, 10036

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * People with ultra low vision (visual acuity ≤20/1600)
  • * \<12 years of age
  • * dependent on sighted guide
  • * cognitive impairment

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

State University of New York College of Optometry,

Arathy Kartha, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, State University of New York College of Optometry

Study Record Dates

2026-07