Low Vision/Geriatrics News

Despite advances in head-mounted displays, patients are often dissatisfied with their performance, according to a study published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Early-onset vision loss may be associated with difficulty judging auditory distance, particularly close and middle distances, according to research published in Optometry and Vision Science.

The Vision Council has released new research about the experiences, diagnoses, information sources and treatment options for patients with low vision, as well as the effect of their condition on primary caregivers.

Telerehabilitation may be an option to train visually impaired older adults to use visual-assistive mobile applications, according to study results published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Targeted screening, integrated services and a biopsychosocial approach to care may help identify and manage anxiety and depression among people with vision loss, according to a perspective published in Psychodynamic Psychiatry.

Both full-field and virtual bioptic telescope magnification modes on head-mounted display devices significantly helped improve reading ability among patients with low vision, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Poor visual acuity and contrast sensitivity may predict worse face recognition under low luminance conditions, particularly in adults with central vision loss, according to research published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Researchers observed significant improvement in visual acuity among children and adults with low vision after being individually fitted with optical or electronic aids, according to a study published in Journal of Personalized Medicine.

The global prevalence of visual impairment among working-age individuals has increased by more than 90% over the past 30 years, with the highest burden in less developed countries, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Age-related macular degeneration can occur even in patients without a family history, so clinicians must be aware of early warning signs of the disease, according to Deborah Ferrington, PhD.