The purpose of the study was to analyze the condition and the efficiency of refractive correction for students with visual and other impairments. Seventy-eight students from a special school in Taichung took part in the study, and were divided into two groups: (1) those who could and (2) those who could not recognize Low Vision VA charts. Retinoscopy, direct ophthalmoscopy, auto-refractor, low vision charts, trial lenses, and tinted lenses were utilized to evaluate the anatomy diseases, refractive power, and visual acuity. The self-constructed sheets and questionnaire were also utilized to gather the information about students' visual responses during assessment. The results indicated that students could make significant progress in visual acuity or visual responses through corrective lenses or tinted lenses and also improve on eye contact, hand moving, bumping avoidance, learning and living. In addition, more than 70% of students liked the prescription in this study. Suggestions regarding practices and policies were also provided.
The purpose of the study was to analyze the condition and the efficiency of refractive correction for students with visual and other impairments. Seventy-eight students from a special school in Taichung took part in the study, and were divided into two groups: (1) those who could and (2) those who could not recognize Low Vision VA charts. Retinoscopy, direct ophthalmoscopy, auto-refractor, low vision charts, trial lenses, and tinted lenses were utilized to evaluate the anatomy diseases, refractive power, and visual acuity. The self-constructed sheets and questionnaire were also utilized to gather the information about students' visual responses during assessment. The results indicated that students could make significant progress in visual acuity or visual responses through corrective lenses or tinted lenses and also improve on eye contact, hand moving, bumping avoidance, learning and living. In addition, more than 70% of students liked the prescription in this study. Suggestions regarding practices and policies were also provided.