Expert consensus on low vision rehabilitation for patients with macular disease in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20230404-00150
- VernacularTitle:中国黄斑病变低视力患者康复训练的专家共识
- Author:
Suqin YU
1
;
Xun XU
Author Information
1. 上海交通大学医学院附属第一人民医院眼科 国家眼部疾病临床医学研究中心 上海市眼部疾病临床医学研究中心, 上海 200080
- Keywords:
Maculopathy;
Low vision;
Preferred retinal locus;
Target retinal locus;
Rehabilitation training;
Expert consensus
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases
2023;39(5):360-367
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Maculopathy caused by various fundus diseases in the late stage is a common cause of low vision. Medical technology is difficult to reverse the loss of macular function currently, so interventions that help improve the visual system, utilize residual visual function, and improve quality of life deserve attention. Damage to the fovea of the macula does not mean that the entire retinal function is impaired. There may be one or more retinal regions adjacent to the fovea that can serve as a fixation center. It is possible to form stable paracentral fixation, complete functional remodeling of the visual system, and effectively utilize residual visual function by taking appropriate training on these potential paracentral fixation points for most patients. In 2021, a clinical guideline has been published for low vision rehabilitation in China. In order to strengthen the precise management of diseases and develop a standard operating procedure for visual training specifically for patients with low vision due to macular disease, the National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases initiated and organized relevant domestic experts, utilizing the latest research experience at home and abroad, and through repeated discussions, this consensus (International Practice Guideline Registration Number: PREPARE-2023CN199) was formed as a reference for ophthalmologists, optometrists and rehabilitation physicians in their clinical research and practice.
