Abstract
Vision impairment is often overlooked by gerontological health professionals or attributed to normal age-related vision changes. With 26% of persons over the age of 75 reporting a vision impairment, it is time for vision rehabilitation professionals to be recognized and included in the multi-disciplinary service team. As the older adult population increases in numbers and longevity increases, it is expected that serious vision loss will become more prevalent. Recognizing the indicators of normal and pathological vision changes and the appropriate individual and environmental intervention strategies available are presented. A functional vision screening questionnaire is offered. Recognition of the unique and complimentary roles of each particular rehabilitation discipline can lead to more effective collaboration.
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