Low Vision Care
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- Brian, six-year-old low vision patient / Kenya. © CBM
In most developing countries a lack of ophthalmologic care, education and rehabilitation for people with low vision can be observed. As a consequence of their poor vision people are often socially and economically disadvantaged. Thus, CBM endeavours to enable these people to make use of their restricted vision in the most effective way.
Provision of basic services
The primary object of CBM is to provide for basic eye care, education and vision rehabilitation services. In addition, CBM makes available optical and non-optical assistive devices for people with low vision. For instance, every year thousands of magnifiers and other special devices sponsored by CBM are distributed to people in need.
Focus on early intervention
CBM's efforts aim especially at children with low vision. Early intervention is encouraged in the form of
Provision of basic services
The primary object of CBM is to provide for basic eye care, education and vision rehabilitation services. In addition, CBM makes available optical and non-optical assistive devices for people with low vision. For instance, every year thousands of magnifiers and other special devices sponsored by CBM are distributed to people in need.
Focus on early intervention
CBM's efforts aim especially at children with low vision. Early intervention is encouraged in the form of
- training in effective use of vision such as eg vision stimulation
- training in the use of optical devices such as magnifiers and telescopes
- training to use vision and other senses to become independent, eg orientation and mobility
In Figures
In 2006,
- 66,766 (2005: 36,915) people and 902 (603) organisations received talking books
- 140,855 (143,637) cassettes were available for borrowing
- 1,784 (1,024) digital books were available
