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…
The Open University
A short introduction to this album
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album
Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Transcript -- Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Transcript -- Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
Transcript -- Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
Transcript -- A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Transcript -- How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
Transcript -- Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
Transcript -- An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
Transcript -- A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.
Transcript -- The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.
Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer.
Transcript -- Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer.
The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens.
Transcript -- The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens.
The good health train, Pelophepa is on a mission to bring health care to rural communities Introducing Dr Lillian Clingo. Manager of the train.
Transcript -- The good health train, Pelophepa is on a mission to bring health care to rural communities Introducing Dr Lillian Clingo. Manager of the train.
The extremely limited access poor people in South Africa have to basic healthcare. Local teenager Toboa gets some new glasses.
Transcript -- The extremely limited access poor people in South Africa have to basic healthcare. Local teenager Toboa gets some new glasses.
Modern surgical techniques to treat diabetic retinopathy.
Transcript -- Modern surgical techniques to treat diabetic retinopathy.
In rural communities eye disease continues to be the sort of thing that won't get proper treatment.
Transcript -- In rural communities eye disease continues to be the sort of thing that won't get proper treatment.
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