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Abstract <p>Vision impairment is increasingly recognised as a complex condition shaped not only by ocular pathology but also by cognitive, psychological, social and environmental factors that influence participation and quality of life. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, contemporary vision rehabilitation frameworks adopt a biopsychosocial perspective that extends beyond treatment of the eye condition alone toward holistic support to improve the lives of individuals with vision loss.&#xa0;An overview of the effectiveness and future directions of multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation in clinical practice is presented, and a summary of the findings concerning the international standards of vision rehabilitation, focusing on adults. Furthermore, some examples of achievements in emerging fields are presented, such as neuroplasticity and visual system recovery, technological interventions and psychosocial support, including their future directions. Multidisciplinary models are widely supported but remain difficult to implement because of limited resources, workforce constraints and differences in culture and health policy. Overcoming these barriers is critical to expanding and strengthening multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation. The evidence highlights the need for implementation-focused research, closer collaboration across disciplines and core outcome measures that capture participation, mental health and quality of life, not just impairment. The overview also points to the importance of structured models that integrate neurorehabilitation (artificial intelligence-based) technology and mental healthcare while adapting to regional and cultural contexts. Embedding multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation within health systems is both a clinical necessity and a prerequisite for advancing global commitments to inclusion and equity for people with vision impairment. As population ageing and global demographic change are expected to increase the absolute numbers of adults with vision loss, strengthening collaboration between research, clinical practice and service delivery will be essential to further improve the quality of life of individuals with vision loss.</p>

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The Evolving Landscape of Vision Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions

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    2026年5月4日

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  • Amritha Stalin,
  • Andrew Miller,
  • Hilde van der Aa,
  • Simona Turco,
  • Tammy Labreche,
  • Stefania Fortini,
  • Carlotta Lalla,
  • Filippo Amore,
  • Michael Crossland,
  • Gianni Virgili,
  • Benjamin Thompson,
  • Ruth van Nispen

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Abstract

Vision impairment is increasingly recognised as a complex condition shaped not only by ocular pathology but also by cognitive, psychological, social and environmental factors that influence participation and quality of life. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, contemporary vision rehabilitation frameworks adopt a biopsychosocial perspective that extends beyond treatment of the eye condition alone toward holistic support to improve the lives of individuals with vision loss. An overview of the effectiveness and future directions of multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation in clinical practice is presented, and a summary of the findings concerning the international standards of vision rehabilitation, focusing on adults. Furthermore, some examples of achievements in emerging fields are presented, such as neuroplasticity and visual system recovery, technological interventions and psychosocial support, including their future directions. Multidisciplinary models are widely supported but remain difficult to implement because of limited resources, workforce constraints and differences in culture and health policy. Overcoming these barriers is critical to expanding and strengthening multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation. The evidence highlights the need for implementation-focused research, closer collaboration across disciplines and core outcome measures that capture participation, mental health and quality of life, not just impairment. The overview also points to the importance of structured models that integrate neurorehabilitation (artificial intelligence-based) technology and mental healthcare while adapting to regional and cultural contexts. Embedding multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation within health systems is both a clinical necessity and a prerequisite for advancing global commitments to inclusion and equity for people with vision impairment. As population ageing and global demographic change are expected to increase the absolute numbers of adults with vision loss, strengthening collaboration between research, clinical practice and service delivery will be essential to further improve the quality of life of individuals with vision loss.