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Professionals whose specialist
training equips
them to work with people with a physical
disability, learning disability/difficulty or
mental health needs. They help people learn
new skills or recover lost skills, and may
arrange for special equipment or adaptations
to accommodation.
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP) is a rare autoimmune disease (a group of diseases caused by the reaction of the person’s immune system producing antibodies - known as autoantibodies - which damage normally healthy body substances). When the eyes are affected it is called Ocular MMP (OMMP).
A non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in Wales. (The English equivalent is Ofsted). Their professional arm is formed by Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMI).
Usually defined as people aged 65 and over (although definitions vary)
A nurse who has the education and expertise to provide
holistic nursing care for people with a
visual impairment or related conditions, temporary or permanent, wherever they may be.
Ophthalmologists are doctors who care for patients with eye conditions. They diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the eyes and visual system, using
medical and surgical skills.
Optic neuropathy is damage to the optic nerve from any cause. The optic nerve is a bundle of millions of fibers in the retina that sends visual signals to the brain.
OCR software is used in conjunction with a PC and camera or
scanner to copy printed text to the computer and hold it electronically so it can be read by a
screen reader or magnified with software.
Opticians or
Dispensing Opticians are regulated by the General Optical Council (GOC). A dispensing optician advises on, fits and supplies the most appropriate spectacles after taking account of each patient's visual, lifestyle and vocational needs. Dispensing opticians also
play an important role in fitting contact lenses and advising and dispensing low vision aids to those who are partially sighted and in advising on and dispensing to
children where appropriate.
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care. Since 2009, optometrists in the UK have been able to undertake additional postgraduate
training and qualifications that allow them to prescribe medications to treat and manage eye conditions.
Optometry Wales is the professional umbrella organisation for all community optometrists,
opticians and
dispensing opticians in Wales. It represents the profession in lobbying and negotiation with
Welsh Government, responding to consultations and ensuring the profession is represented at all levels in Wales
An
orthoptist diagnoses and treats eye movement disorders, as well as
visual impairments related to the way the eyes interact with the brain. They’ll also spot serious neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
A specific service to operate outside regular office hours to provide either a direct service where necessary, or offer
advice, guidance or re-routing to more appropriate services.
In
social care, the term '
outcome' is often used to refer to the positive results of the social care a person has received. They represent changes or improvements that have taken place during the time someone has been receiving support.
