Goals:
1. Know the legal implications of visual loss.
2. Be able to counsel the visually impaired patient.
3. Be able to perform genetic counseling.
Topics:
1. Definition of legal blindness(1)
2. Legal requirements for driving (visual) in the state in which you practice neuro-ophthalmology(1)
3. Counseling of the visually impaired patient(1)
- Liaison with rehabilitation services (neurologic and for the visually impaired)
- Liaison with a low vision service
4. Genetic counseling(3)
- Principles of genetics, genetic testing, and genetic counseling