Eye and visual health issues in older adults are prevalent, often undetected and untreated, but can contribute to poor physical and mental health issues, and higher mortality rates. The study describes state and local community rates of eye and visual health indicators (cataract, glaucoma, self-...
In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults who took vision tests and cognitive tests during home visits, the risk of dementia was much higher among those with eyesight problems – including those who weren’t able to see well even when they were wearing their usual eyeglasses ...
Although free eye testing is available in the UK from a nation-wide network of optometrists, there is evidence of unrecognised, tractable vision loss amongst older people. A recent review identified this unmet need as a priority for further investigation, highlighting the need to understand public ...
Tobacco smoking, often co-abused with alcohol and other drugs, poses a significant threat to eye health. Smoking has been conclusively linked to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in older adults. The harmful chemicals in tobacco ...
Visual impairment, age-related eye disease, and sleep dysfunction in older adults A decade-long review: insights into diagnosis and disease evolution of uveitis from a single-center study Ophthalmology during conflict: a vitreoretinal surgeon’s journey in Gaza ...
If you're 65 or older, it's a good idea to have your eyes checked every year. That way, any common age-related issues like cataracts can be found and treated early. (Photo Credit: Moment RF/Getty Images) 1. Eat Well for Better Eye Health Good eye health starts with the...
Eye strain or eye fatigue can disrupt your ability to use your eyes together. Fatigue in the eyes can also causereadingissues. Eye strain is one of the most common symptoms of an unstablevisual system.Eye strainsymptoms include; tired eyes,blurry vision, and pain inthe eyes. ...
What are the most common causes of vision loss in older adults? If you're 40 or older, you're most likely to lose your vision because of one of these conditions: Diabetic retinopathy Cataracts Macular degeneration Glaucoma How often should I get an eye exam?
Our recent study showed that while a large pro- portion of older Filipino-American adults in San Fran- cisco are receiving adequate eye care, a significant gap in knowledge about eye health and diseases exist [13]. Eye surgeries, such as glaucoma, retinal, and cata- ract surgery, have ...
Vision impairment and receipt of eye care among older adults in low- and middle-income countries. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2019;137(2):146–58. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2018.5449. Article PubMed Google Scholar Bourne RRA, Flaxman SR, Braithwaite T, et al. Vision loss expert group....