ERG Assessment of Scotopic Vision in Older AdultsTillman, Megan Ashley
Older adults living in remote areas with limited access to health services are at higher risk to develop visual impairment and blindness. We conducted a population-based survey to determine the vision status in subjects 45 years of age and older from urban and rural areas of Parintins city, Bra...
REDUCED VISION IN OLDER ADULTS WITH AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION INTERFERES WITH ABILITY TO CARE FOR SELF AND IMPAIRS ROLE AS CARER.Studies the relationship between visual impairment and ability to care for oneself or a dependent in older people with age-related macular degeneration. Methodology;...
In this study, we examine the relationship between visual function (visual acuity [VA] and contrast sensitivity [CS] at multiple spatial frequencies) and quantitative spatiotemporal gait, using a large, nationally representative sample of community dwelling older adults. 关键词: Contrast sensitivity ...
A new study conducted by researchers in Germany has found poor vision in older adults can lead to a decline in both physical and mental activities. Researchers studied almost 2,400 adults between the ages of 77 and 101, interviewing them every 18 months between 2...
(32.3%) had any VI. In multivariable logistic regression models, older adults with any VI had lower odds of having or knowing how to use a cellphone (odds ratio [OR], 0.58; 95% CI, 0.38-0.88), computer (OR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.47-0.79), or tablet (OR, 0.68...
Using non-invasive imaging, they observed that, while younger mice lacking LC3B appeared similar to their normal counterparts, older mice with the mutation had abnormalities in their retinas, indicative of disease and dysfunction. Focusing on the RPE, they found that this cell layer's ability to ...
Youreyeschange as you age. Some problems become more common as you get older, although they can affect anyone at any age. Presbyopiais when you can’t clearly see close objects or small print. It’s a normal process that happens slowly over your lifetime. You may not notice any change ...
These data indicate that eye care professionals should work more closely with the medical team to improve the overall clinical care of older individuals with a history of falls. 展开 关键词: Older adults fall Geriatric Assessment Unit vision ...
Older Americans are likely to have more vision loss because of factors such as: Cataracts, which causes blurred vision Diabetic retinopathy, which causes spotty vision Glaucoma, which leads to peripheral vision loss Macular degeneration, which leads to central vision loss ...