Implications for Rehabilitation
Visual impairment can have a profound negative impact on individuals’ psychosocial well-being.
The emotional needs of those with visual impairment should not to be neglected, particularly those recently diagnosed.
Referrals to services may be appropriate for individuals with vision loss (e.g. counselling and peer support groups).
It may also be appropriate to discuss with individuals the factors that inhibit/facilitate psychosocial adjustment to vision loss.