Meaning These results suggest that visual impairment may be a risk factor for dementia; findings are limited by sample size, and more research is needed in a larger population. Abstract Importance Dementia affects a large and growing population of older adults. Although past studies suggest an asso...
Findings In this meta-analysis, depression was found to be common (prevalence of 25%) in patients with visual impairment and those aged older than 65 years. Meaning These results suggest that depression in patients with visual impairment is a relatively common health problem in the clinic and in...
The factors leading to the realization of the vision loss are important because they help the person define the event and give it meaning. Those who cannot discuss these factors have not begun to adjust. By discussing the criteria for adjustment that each person holds, nurses would be better ...
Meaning Although these associations do not prove that public health strategies to prevent bilateral VI will improve mobility and independence, such interventions may be valuable from a population perspective. Abstract Importance Mobility limitations arising from vision impairment (VI) can result in loss of...
A p-value ≥ 0.05 suggests that the equal slopes assumption holds, meaning that the effect of the independent variables is equal between scores adjacent to each other and indicating a meaningful ordinal logistic regression analysis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used ...
Meaning Extrapolating these results to regions that have recently experienced a strong rise in myopia indicates that myopia will become the most important cause of blindness. Abstract Importance Myopia (ie, nearsightedness) is becoming the most common eye disorder to cause blindness in younger persons...
Meaning Prevalence and incidence rates show a substantial increase in the need for low vision rehabilitation services with the aging of the US population. Abstract Importance Updated estimates of the prevalence and incidence rates of low vision and blindness are needed to inform policy makers and deve...