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Contrast sensitivity and visual acuity in patients with Alzheimer's disease
Author(s)Francesca K Cormack, Martin Tovee, Clive Ballard
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 15, no 7, July 2000
Pagespp 614-620
KeywordsDementia ; Visual impairment ; Cognitive processes ; Psychoses ; Self care capacity ; Mobility.
AnnotationAlzheimer's disease (AD) is a disorder which is typified by a deterioration in cognition and a range of behavioural problems which result in a loss of functional ability often necessitating transfer to residential care. This article looks at a growing body of research which is revealing the presence of changes in vision, particularly contrast sensitivity and acuity. The authors discuss the possible pathological basis for such deficits, and examine the possibility that such changes in vision may impact on the behavioural and functional outcomes of the demented individual. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-000823231 A
ClassmarkEA: BR: DA: EL: CA: C4

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