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Visual deficits and mobility. Evaluation and management.
- Source :
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Clinics in geriatric medicine [Clin Geriatr Med] 1996 Nov; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 803-23. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- The prevalence of severe visual impairment increases with age. Additionally, visually impaired elders are much more likely to have mobility restrictions than their normal-sighted peers. Specifically, individuals with visual impairment between 65 and 74 years of age are three to four times more likely to have difficulty walking, going outside, and getting in and out of bed. This article reviews the eye and vision problems associated with aging and discusses management options.
- Subjects :
- Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Disabled Persons
Forecasting
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Prevalence
United States epidemiology
Vision Disorders diagnosis
Vision Disorders epidemiology
Vision Tests
Activities of Daily Living
Locomotion
Vision Disorders physiopathology
Vision Disorders prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0749-0690
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinics in geriatric medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8890117