Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Maino, D M

Titel

The mentally handicapped patient: a perspective

Ist Teil von

• Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1987-01, Vol.58 (1), p.14

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

1987

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The patient exhibiting decreased cognitive abilities (mental retardation) requires full scope optometric care, but may often receive little or no vision care whatsoever. This paper will provide the optometrist with a review of the history of exceptionality, Public Law 94-142, the educational classification of mental retardation, and various examination techniques appropriate for this population. The optometrist should contribute his/her knowledge and skill as a member of the patient's rehabilitation team and provide those services required by this unique population.