Visual Fields, Field Loss and Functional Vision Testing

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The newest webcast from Perkins features Luisa Mayer, Ph.D., an internationally known specialist in visual field/functional vision testing. Luisa demonstrates the role of the visual field in daily life and the challenges faced when there is a field loss. She also describes strategies for assessing field loss in individuals who are visually impaired with additional disabilities and the developmental implications of a visual field loss. In addition, Luisa talks about how to interpret assessment results.

This is very valuable information for families with children with field loss! Watch the webcast.


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