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Telerehabilitation for People with Low Vision

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Systematic Review

Source: The Cochrane Collaborative

Last Reviewed: February 2020

Workgroups: Vision Workgroup

In this Cochrane systematic review, researchers looked at the benefits of providing vision rehabilitation services remotely (via computers or smartphones) for people with low vision. Through vision rehabilitation, people learn to use magnification devices and techniques to make the most of their remaining vision.

Researchers found 2 ongoing studies, but no completed study that addressed this question — further research is needed.

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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Increase the use of vision rehab services by people with vision loss — V‑08
Baseline only

Suggested Citation

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Bittner AK, Yoshinaga PD, Wykstra SL, Li T. (2020). Telerehabilitation for people with low vision. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD011019. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011019.pub3.