Low Vision/Geriatrics News

NEW ORLEANS — Age-related decline in contrast sensitivity may contribute to reduced visibility of obstacles and increased susceptibility to falls, according to research presented at Academy ’23.

NEW ORLEANS — Visually impaired adults may benefit from training in using a magnifier for prolonged reading, according to Ava Bittner, OD, PhD, FAAO, from the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, who presented at Academy ’23.

NEW ORLEANS — The ReBokeh app uses the camera on an iPhone or iPad to modify visual settings and help individuals with moderate impairment see better, according to a presenter at Academy ’23.

According to the Optometrists Network, one in six adults older than 45 years and one in four older than 75 has low vision, which can affect one’s ability to perform multiple tasks such as reading, driving and viewing TV or computer screens.

The nonprofit organization KeraLink International has announced three new initiatives to eradicate corneal blindness in low- and middle-income countries.

WASHINGTON — Optometrists must learn about myopia management and discuss it with parents, according to clinicians participating in a panel discussion at Optometry’s Meeting.

There was a stronger association between myopia and incidence of primary open-angle glaucoma among Asian, Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries in California vs. non-Hispanic white beneficiaries, according to a study.

At this year’s CES, the annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, companies from around the globe showcased innovative products and technologies that have the potential to change the world.

Nearly 75% of patients with visual acuity of 20/200 or worse were never referred for low vision services, an outcome possibly driven by perception of rehabilitative care, according to data published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Researchers have developed a step-by-step calculation procedure to determine the appropriate digital reading display for individuals with low vision, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.