A patient with visual acuity of 20/200 or more and a visual field restriction of 11 to 20 degrees is considered to have hand motion (HM) vision. These patients may require assistance with what?
A) Eating a meal
B) Mobility
C) Dressing
D) Brushing teeth
Ans: B
Feedback: People with low vision and peripheral field defects may have difficulty with mobility. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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