Evaluation of a Standardised Orientation and Mobility Training in Older Adults With Low Vision

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 55 years or over * Low vision * Living independently in the community or in a home for older people * Able to see large obstacles and to go outside for a short walk or doing groceries * One of the following: 1. experiencing difficulties with safely crossing a street 2. experiencing difficulties with recognising acquaintances outdoors 3. willing to become recognisable as being partially sighted by using the identification cane * Written informed consent * Orientation and Mobility training (O\&M-training) in the use of an identification cane Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment (a score of less than 4 on the Abbreviated Mental Test 4) * Language or hearing problems that impede completing an interview by telephone * Confinement to bed or possible nursing home admission that impede completion of the O\&M-training * Permanent use of a walking aid incompatible with the use of an identification cane * Having recently received an O\&M-training in the use of an identification cane and permanent use of this cane