A Glossary of Basic Optical Terms 123 2. The Low Vision Handbook is one of the titles in the Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals series. Eye Care Specialists P.C. In addition to being a handbook about the basics of low vision care, this title is an educational resource for certification exams covering low vision. Symbols are used to note portions of the text that relate to exam criteria. Although not intended to be scholarly or exhaustive, the Low Vision Handbook covers the basics well.
Chapters are short and begin with key points followed by a discussion of each point.
Generally there is no summary section at the end of the chapters. The final chapter is a selection of six case studies and suggested recommendations. The line drawings, charts, and black and white photographs are clear. Information about low vision aids is paired with contact information for product vendors. The book ends with two appendices and an index.