Sensory- Vision Loss 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareWorking in health and social careBTEC NationalEdexcel Created by: MackenzieDeardenCreated on: 04-12-18 12:00 What is a sensory impairment? Is when one of your senses is no longer normal 1 of 9 How many people in the UK live with sight loss? 2 million 2 of 9 How many people are registered blind or partially sighted? 360,000 3 of 9 Where are people with poor people usually referred? To a low-vision clinic, which is often located with a hospital 4 of 9 What do these clinics help individuals to do? To come to terms with their diagnosis+understand their condition. 5 of 9 What do they give advice on? Things such as, lighting, and vision aids and advice on the support that is available to them 6 of 9 What does an eye clinic liaison officer help to support? People with vision loss in sight clinics 7 of 9 What is a community alarm? An alarm that an individual wears and they can press this alarm button that will alert a friend or carer 8 of 9 What is a big button telephone? Individuals with sight loss are reminded to have regular sight tests with their optometrist to check for any further changes to their eyesight 9 of 9
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