Low Vision/Geriatrics News

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.

In-home telerehabilitation improved reading acuity and speed in adults with low vision and newly prescribed magnifiers and may be a feasible alternative to in-office rehabilitation, according to research in Optometry and Vision Science.

Despite barriers in technology and design, there is a future for the use of augmented reality as assistive technology in individuals with low vision, according to a study published in Optics Express.

LAS VEGAS – Taking a functional history and understanding your patient’s goals are the first steps in integrating low vision into your practice, according to Alexis Malkin, OD, FAAO, of New England College of Optometry.

Patients with severe vision impairment or blindness admitted to U.S. hospitals in 2017 had worse clinical outcomes and greater resource utilization than other patients, according to a study in BMC Ophthalmology.

DENVER – The use of visual assisted smartphone apps positively affected activity inventory and visual function in seniors with low vision, a study presented here at ARVO showed.

There is a huge unmet need for low vision services. About 1.5 million people in the U.S. have vision worse than 20/60, with another 185,000 reaching this point every year.