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Practitioners must be equipped with competencies necessary to recognize and respond to vision loss-related concerns.\n                    <jats:bold>Purpose.<\/jats:bold>\n                    This study sought to identify essential occupational therapy competencies when providing services to people with low vision and blindness.\n                    <jats:bold>Method.<\/jats:bold>\n                    The study employed a three-phase modified Delphi methodology administered through online surveys and focus group. Respondents included people with low vision or blindness, professionals with special expertise in low vision\/blindness, and occupational therapists in other practice areas. 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