Low Vision Rehabilitation/1ː What is low vision and low vision rehabilitation?/questions


 * 1) Of a composition of the total cost of vision disorders in 2004, what is the total cost of suffering? What do you think “cost of suffering” means? Explain your answer in the context of Mrs Scope.
 * 2) On page 4 of the report it states: “the share of pharmaceutical costs has increased to 11.4% of the total and of ‘other health practitioners’ to 10.6%. Why would this be so? What would contribute to this?
 * 3) There are significant indirect costs associated with vision impairment. In the context of Mrs Scope, explain how each indirect cost could impact on her life.
 * 4) Mrs Scope is 73 years old and she is expected to live quite a few more years, especially as she is generally healthy.  What are the most likely reasons that her vision impairment would prevent healthy and independent ageing in her case?
 * 5) What are the top 3 causes of blindness in people aged over 40 in Australia?
 * 6) What age groups are most pre-disposed to each of the 3 causes you selected?
 * 7) What are the projected forecasts for visual impairment and blindness in Australia for the future?
 * 8) Why is addressing vision impairment a serious issue in this country?