Influence of Power Savings on Amblyopia Child Walk(<Special Issue>Learning from the Great East Japan Earthquake : Lighting for the Elderly and People with Low Vision)

Abstract

After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 11, many power stations shut down, resulting in heightened awareness towards energy conservation due to power shortages. Even lighting, which is essential for children with amblyopia, has become subject to energy conservation measures, adversely affecting amblyopic children's daily activities. In this paper, we will report on the situation of amblyopic children enrolled in the Elementary Department of the Special Needs Education School for the Visually Impaired, University of Tsukuba.