Recent Advances in Geriatric Medicine

Author(s): Jeremy W. Grabbe

DOI: 10.2174/9781681084510116020008

Vision Changes and Ocular Disorders

Pp: 72-83 (12)

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Recent Advances in Geriatric Medicine

Volume: 2

Vision Changes and Ocular Disorders

Author(s): Jeremy W. Grabbe

Pp: 72-83 (12)

DOI: 10.2174/9781681084510116020008

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Among the sensory changes that negatively impact older adults, changes in vision are the most salient. Problems with vision are associated with trouble reading and driving. The impact on activities of daily living is apparent and pervasive. Many older adults find that their lifestyles are most significantly impacted by visual changes and visual ailments.


Keywords: Accommodation, Diabetes, Retinopathy, Surgical correction, Vision, Vision changes, Visual aids.

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