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Rehabilitation in elderly people with visual impairment
Author(s)C I A Jack, J N McGalliard
Journal titleReviews in Clinical Gerontology, vol 9, no 1, February 1999
Pagespp 77-80
KeywordsVisual impairment ; Rehabilitation.
AnnotationVisual impairment is common in older people, with some 10% of over 65s having poor vision. Recent prevalence studies of visual impairment, and the main causes of visual loss are briefly reviewed: refractive errors, glaucoma, cataract, vascular disorders, and retinal disease. Also reviewed are suggestions for aids and adaptations in the home environment which enable most people with low vision to remain in their own homes. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990824229 A
ClassmarkBR: LM

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