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| Cataracts and the aging driver | | Author(s) | Donald W Kline, Wenchen Li |
| Journal title | Ageing International, vol 30, no 2, Spring 2005 |
| Pages | pp 105-121 |
| Source | http://www.transactionpub.com |
| Keywords | Visual impairment ; Surgery ; Driving capability. |
| Annotation | Progressive age-related declines in vision make everyday tasks more difficult for older people. The consequences of age-related visual change are particularly evident in the presence of serious disorders of the eye such as cataracts. A near-universal visual outcome of ageing, cataracts increase the opacity and light scattering properties of the lens. In turn, these changes impair acuity, contrast sensitivity and colour discrimination, especially under conditions of dim illumination or strong glare. Research shows that the performance, safety, mobility, comfort and driving habits of older drivers are affected adversely by cataract-induced visual loss. Conversely, the striking improvements in sight with surgical replacement of the cataractous lens appear to enhance ageing drivers' performance and safety. However, the relative benefits of treating cataracts unilaterally versus bilaterally have yet to be determined, as do the direct and mobility-mediated effects of cataract and cataract treatment on psychosocial variables that contribute to well-being and quality of life. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070503235 A |
| Classmark | BR: LKA: OPF |
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