nonoptical
- adjective
- /nɒnˈɒptɪkəl/
- Specialized
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no óptico
- The rehabilitation program included training on how to use nonoptical aids for reading and daily tasks.
- nonoptical devices
- optical and nonoptical
Examples
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The following activities were completed by both the control and experimental groups at Time 1: administration of the NEI-VSQ, clinical examination by an optometrist, teaching session with the vision rehabilitation worker, administration of the first version of the Pepper VSRT, the loan of optical and nonoptical devices, and reading exercises.
Academic text (2004) -
A total of 297 low vision aids (optical, nonoptical, and electromechanical) were prescribed for the 139 persons at the four centers for an average of 2.14 per client.
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Training in the use of nonoptical devices
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Of the 139 clients, 46% were prescribed nonoptical aids.
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Recommendations for nonoptical devices
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In addition, 167 nonoptical aids were prescribed; 95 were classified as lighting or task lighting, 37 as contrast, 10 as reading stands, and 25 as other.
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Although a variety of optical, nonoptical, and assistive technology devices have long existed to promote visual efficiency, large-print books have been the prevailing medium for students with low vision since the American Printing House for the Blind first provided them in 1947 (Roberts, 1986).
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Many visually impaired people rely on nonoptical devices such as magnifiers that do not depend on light.
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The therapist recommended several nonoptical options to help improve visual clarity for her clients.
Synonyms
Not related to the sense of sight
Antonyms
How Visual
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonoptical starts with non- meaning 'not' and the part optical comes from optic/optics, which means 'about sight or light'. So nonoptical describes something that does not use or involve light or vision.