Driving with Confidence: A Practical Guide to Driving with Low Vision
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9810247052 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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It also provides a detailed description of driving vision regulations in every state in the US.Site of interest: BiopticDriving which is a non profit group concerned with advocating the use of bioptics for driving.. Its message is simple: In many cases, people with low vision can and do receive, retain and safely exercise their driving privileges.The book presents a clear, no-nonsense discussion on the realities of low vision conditions, together with a practical program designed to help low vision individuals maximize their chances of retaining and/or extending their driving privileges. Millions of people, in the US and other parts of the world, face the grim prospect of losing their driving privileges, their mobility, and to a great extent their freedom, due to a deterioration in their eyesight or a disabling eye disease.Driving with Confidence is an empowering tool
"The book is clearly written and well structured … it will inform and empower its intended audience." -- CE Optometry, 2002"… Local researcher, Dr Eli Peli, wrote ‘Driving With Confidence’ to help people with impaired vision stay on the road." -- NewsCenter 5’s Heather Unruh, Boston ABC affiliate WCVB Channel 5"… we have found your book, to be a wonderful resource." -- Joanne Schwartzberg, MD, Director, Aging and Community Health, American Medical Association’s, Older Drivers ProjectThis helpful book, printed in LARGE TYPE, contains facts, information, advice and reference materials" -- Visionlink, 2002, Newsletter of International Library, Archives & Museum of Optometryfills a large gap in low-vision literature and provides clearly written discussion of viable alternatives for driving with low vision -- Visual Impairment Research, 2002
Five Stars ( From Thailand ) Good Service ,Fast Shipping ,Very Very Good ,A + + + + +. A Customer said Driving with Confidence: A Practical Guide to Driving with L. The authors offer people with low vision an optimistic, do-it-yourself, down-to-earth approach to obtaining or retaining a driver's license.My husband has age-related macular degeneration, and we have gone the rounds of doctors, specialists, laser and photodynamic-something-or-other treatments, plus the DMV.This "practical guide" explains various eye diseases cataract, AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, optic atrophy, corneal dystrophy, stroke at least as clearly or maybe even more clearly as have the professionals whom we have consulted.The guide . Jon said awesome read. an amazing book for low vision people who's interested in driving or just want to be informed about the aspects of it