[Professional inclusion: options for the professional rehabilitation of people with visual impairments].

Abstract

Background: People with visual impairments require special vocational rehabilitation support in order to integrate into the workplace. Due to many gaps in the care system and a lack of networking between stakeholders, it is difficult for those concerned to find adequate help.

Solution approaches: The treating ophthalmologist should address the issue of possible occupational problems and refer people to the free and nonbinding advice offered by specialized vocational rehabilitation centers for blind and visually impaired people.