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The authors of this article aimed to determine the psychosocial needs for clients adjusting to visual changes through a qualitative study. The focus groups and in-depth interviews presented three common themes for psychosocial experiences: emotional challenges, negative emotional outcomes, and indicators of emotional adaptations. The authors discuss the three areas and how they may be used for therapeutic interventions among individuals experience low vision.
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The authors of this article aimed to determine the psychosocial needs for clients adjusting to visual changes through a qualitative study. The focus groups and in-depth interviews presented three common themes for psychosocial experiences: emotional challenges, negative emotional outcomes, and indicators of emotional adaptations. The authors discuss the three areas and how they may be used for therapeutic interventions among individuals experience low vision.