Low Vision Services in the Asia-Pacific Region: Models of Low Vision Service Delivery and Barriers to Access. (July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Yong Ern; Vukicevic, Meri; Koklanis, Konstandina; Boyle, Jessica
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual impairment & blindness. Volume 108:Number 4(2014)
• Page Start: 311
• Page End: 322
• Publication Date: 2014-07
• Subjects: Blind -- Periodicals; People with visual disabilities -- Periodicals; Blindness -- Periodicals; Vision disorders -- Periodicals; Blind; Blindness; People with visual disabilities; Vision disorders; Blindness; Vision Disorders; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.4105
• DOI: 10.1177/0145482X1410800406
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0145-482X

Abstract

The aim of this discussion paper is to provide a general overview of the different models of low vision service provision in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the significant global barriers hindering patient access to low vision services will be highlighted.