Low Vision/Geriatrics News

Older adults with dementia and self-reported visual impairment may experience limits in their activities, according to a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

The Lighthouse Guild developed some mobility guidelines for people who are blind or have low vision to help ensure their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Optometrists in the U.S. report barriers for referring patients with mild visual loss to low vision rehabilitation, according to survey results published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Mojo Vision announced it is initiating development of the Mojo Lens, a smart contact lens with a built-in computing display.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. must do a better job at identifying the true magnitude of the vision problem in the country, Sandra Block, OD, MPH, FAAO, said here at the American Academy of Optometry plenary session.

LAS VEGAS – The Cognivue System can be used in the optometrist’s office to establish baseline cognition for a patient and then detect declines in performance with follow-up testing before symptoms appear.

Use of augmented reality low-vision aids for patients with retinitis pigmentosa may assist with mobility and grasp, a recent study suggests.

Older adults who are visually impaired are at an increased risk of experiencing perceived discrimination in many areas of life, according to findings published in the JAMA Ophthalmology.

The National Poll on Healthy Aging revealed significant demographic and socioeconomic differences in self-reported eye examination rates in adults 50 to 80 years old.

Analysis of data from an annual state-based survey found that adults with vision impairment were 3.5 times more likely to report functional limitations related to subjective cognitive decline, according to a report published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.