Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment
A short introduction to this album
Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment - for iPod/iPhone
enMarch 08, 2010
Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment - for iPod/iPhone
Partial or total loss of sight affects millions of people worldwide. Many cases are preventable or curable, but simple interventions are not available in some poorer countries. The 15 video tracks in this album explore the impact of visual impairment and corrective treatments. Derek Child explains how he learned to adapt to losing his sight and the training that helps him stay mobile and independent. Experts from Contamac reveal the science behind lens production. The Good Health Train brings basic health care to poor communities in rural South Africa, where locals live without access to treatments for common problems like cataract surgery.
This material forms part of The Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach.
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Episodes (32)
Transcript -- Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album
Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment - for iPod/iPhone
enMarch 08, 2010
Visual Impairment: Derek 's Story
Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Transcript -- Visual Impairment: Derek 's Story
Transcript -- Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Training techniques
Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Transcript -- Training techniques
Transcript -- Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Dealing with External Environment
Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
Transcript -- Dealing with External Environment
Transcript -- Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
Returning to Work
A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
Transcript -- Returning to Work
Transcript -- A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
Retaining Independence
How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Transcript -- Retaining Independence
Transcript -- How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Inequalities of Opportunity
Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
Transcript -- Inequalities of Opportunity
Transcript -- Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
How Contact Lenses Work
An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
Transcript -- How Contact Lenses Work
Transcript -- An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
Lens Material
A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
Transcript -- Lens Material
Transcript -- A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
The Development Lab at Contamac
The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.
Transcript -- The Development Lab at Contamac
Transcript -- The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.