Developing consensus‐based referral criteria for low vision services in Australia

Abstract

Vision loss can affect every aspect of life, including education, driving, employment and social and family life. 1 It has been associated with falls, 2 depression 3 and admission to residential aged care facilities. 4 However, there is good evidence that low vision rehabilitation services are effective for people with vision impairment, 5-8 enhancing independence and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Even so, referral rates are <11%, 9 and the uptake of