Section I. Understanding low vision. The eye and functional vision -- Psychosocial aspects of low vision -- Psychosocial aspects of aging and visual impairment -- The low vision rehabilitation service -- section II. Assessment of low vision. Minimum assessment sequence : the optometrist's viewpoint -- Comprehensive preliminary assessment of low vision -- Assessment of children with low vision -- section III. Clinical services. Clinical examination of visually impaired people -- Optics -- Treatment options -- section IV. Training and instructional services. Establishing a training and instructional program -- Distance training techniques -- Near training techniques -- Training programs for individuals with restricted fields -- section V. Special considerations. Assessment of multiply handicapped people -- Assessment of lighting -- Role model for an orientation and mobility instructor and a teacher of the visually handicapped -- Delivery systems -- Resources -- Selected references.