Low vision in the geriatric population: Rehabilitation and management
Low vision in the geriatric population: Rehabilitation and management
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DOI：
10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.4930317.x
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发表时间：
2001-03-01
影响因子：
6.3
通讯作者：
Watson, GR
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作者：
Watson, GR
在工业化国家，老年人是视力障碍者中增长最快的群体。预计未来几年这一人口将大幅增长。本文讨论了常见的与年龄相关的视力变化和与衰老相关的最普遍的视觉障碍，以及由此产生的功能影响。它包括为医疗保健专业人员提供的信息，内容包括为老年人提供低视力康复服务、环境评估和改造以及环境定位。功能评估和教学在使用视觉技能和视觉设备的重要性被强调。文章还强调需要团队合作，为低视力老年人提供全方位的康复服务，以及家庭成员和照顾者的支持，以最大限度地提高应对，调整，独立和生活质量的重要性。
Older persons represent the fastest growing segment of individuals with Visual impairments in industrialized countries. This population is expected to grow dramatically in the coming years. This article discusses the common age-related changes in vision and the most prevalent visual impairments associated with aging, and the resulting functional implications. It includes information for health care professionals about preparing an older person to benefit from low-vision rehabilitation services, environmental evaluations and modifications, and orientation to the environment. The importance of functional assessment and instruction in the use of visual skills and vision devices is stressed. The article also emphasizes the need for teamwork to provide a full scope of rehabilitation services to older adults with low vision, and the importance of support by family members and caregivers to maximize coping, adjustment, independence and quality of life.