Low Vision
Letters to the Editor
Feedback and ideas from the optometric community.
07/15/2021
Low Vision Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life
Combining psychological therapies with methods of overcoming deficits helped improve function and well-being, meta-analysis says.
06/16/2021
Depression Common Among Patients with Visual Impairment
One in four patients were affected by this condition.
06/04/2021
See with the Brain: Neurostimulation for the Blind
Future cortical visual prostheses may be able to create retinal maps that bypass the eyes entirely.
05/20/2021
Home Lighting Improvements May Reduce Falls in Elderly
Vision impairment is among the top risk factors, but brighter environments can help, study finds.
05/18/2021
Caregivers to Visually Impaired Elderly Suffer Greater Emotional Demands
These individuals devoted 36% more hours than those who looked after older people without visual issues.
04/26/2021
Low Vision: Concepts and Clinical Skills for Generalists
Learn how to comprehensively assess the visual status of your patients and coordinate their care with an appropriate specialist.
01/15/2021
Cancer Screening Less Common in Visually Impaired Elderly
Older Americans with self-reported vision problems were less likely to undergo breast and colon cancer screening.
11/16/2020
Mild Low Vision Care Barriers Revealed
Patient perception and access to the right equipment top the list.
01/27/2020
Low Vision: Why and When to Recommend
Decreased visual acuity is just one of many reasons to refer patients. Here’s a look at who else might benefit.
01/15/2020
