As a low-vision intervention for those with macular degeneration, which of the following is recommended to support reading and writing?
A) Eccentric viewing
B) Visual scanning
C) Adopt the use of an optical device
D) Closed-circuit televisions

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First, clients need to improve their visual efficiency skills, including eccentric viewing and visual scanning. Clients with macular diseases affecting their central vision need to be taught eccentric viewing, or how to use the area of the retina that has not been damaged (Stelmack, Massof, & Stelmack, 2004). Eccentric viewing is particularly useful in reading and writing tasks, and for viewing people's faces. Visual scanning, eye movements designed to locate an object of interest in the environment, is needed to complete most tasks (Warren, 1990). Clients with low vision need to be taught efficient visual-scanning skills to compensate for their decreased visual fields. As with all new skills, eccentric viewing and visual scanning need to be incorporated into the performance of preferred occupations by clients as a means of adaptation.

As a Low-Vision Intervention for Those with Macular Degeneration, Which