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Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment - for iPad/Mac/PC

by The Open University

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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  1. Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment

    A short introduction to this album

  2. Visual Impairment: Derek 's Story

    Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.

  3. Training techniques

    Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.

  4. Dealing with External Environment

    Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.

  5. Returning to Work

    A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office

  6. Retaining Independence

    How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.

  7. Inequalities of Opportunity

    Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment

  8. How Contact Lenses Work

    An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses

  9. Lens Material

    A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,

  10. 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.

  11. Lens Testing

    Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer.

  12. Final Stage Production of Lenses

    The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens.

  13. Treating Sight Loss in South Africa

    The good health train, Pelophepa is on a mission to bring health care to rural communities Introducing Dr Lillian Clingo. Manager of the train.

  14. A Day on the Good Health Train

    The extremely limited access poor people in South Africa have to basic healthcare. Local teenager Toboa gets some new glasses.

  15. UK Cataract Surgery

    Modern surgical techniques to treat diabetic retinopathy.

  16. Access to Healthcare in South Africa

    In rural communities eye disease continues to be the sort of thing that won't get proper treatment.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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