The effectiveness of comprehensive low vision services for older persons with visual impairments in New Zealand

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

Volumn 98, Issue 11, 2004, Pages 679-692

  La Grow, Steven J ^a,b  

^a Department of Rehabilitation ^*  (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 33646456768     PISSN: 0145482X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0145482x0409801103     Document Type: Article

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