Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment - iPod/iPhone video
by The Open University
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Description
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 how he learned to adapt to losing his sight and the training that helps him stay mobile and independent. Experts from Contamac reveal the science behind lens production. The Good Health Train brings basic health care to poor communities in rural South Africa, where locals live without access to treatments for common problems like cataract surgery. This material forms part of the Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoVisual Impairment: Derek 's Story | Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Transcript -- Visual Impairment: Derek 's Story | Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoTraining techniques | Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Transcript -- Training techniques | Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoDealing with External Environment | Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Transcript -- Dealing with External Environment | Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoReturning to Work | A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Transcript -- Returning to Work | A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoRetaining Independence | How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Transcript -- Retaining Independence | How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoInequalities of Opportunity | Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Transcript -- Inequalities of Opportunity | Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoHow Contact Lenses Work | An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Transcript -- How Contact Lenses Work | An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoLens Material | A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture, | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Transcript -- Lens Material | A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture, | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoThe Development Lab at Contamac | The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Transcript -- The Development Lab at Contamac | The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoLens Testing | Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Transcript -- Lens Testing | Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoFinal Stage Production of Lenses | The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Transcript -- Final Stage Production of Lenses | The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoTreating Sight Loss in South Africa | The good health train, Pelophepa is on a mission to bring health care to rural communities Introducing Dr Lillian Clingo. Manager of the train. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | Transcript -- Treating Sight Loss in South Africa | The good health train, Pelophepa is on a mission to bring health care to rural communities Introducing Dr Lillian Clingo. Manager of the train. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoA Day on the Good Health Train | The extremely limited access poor people in South Africa have to basic healthcare. Local teenager Toboa gets some new glasses. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | Transcript -- A Day on the Good Health Train | The extremely limited access poor people in South Africa have to basic healthcare. Local teenager Toboa gets some new glasses. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoUK Cataract Surgery | Modern surgical techniques to treat diabetic retinopathy. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | Transcript -- UK Cataract Surgery | Modern surgical techniques to treat diabetic retinopathy. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoAccess to Healthcare in South Africa | In rural communities eye disease continues to be the sort of thing that won't get proper treatment. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | Transcript -- Access to Healthcare in South Africa | In rural communities eye disease continues to be the sort of thing that won't get proper treatment. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 30 Episodes |
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