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Vision Loss Causes in Elderly Patients by SHAMAE FAITH FARREN is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the common causes of vision loss in elderly patients. The five most common causes are presbyopia, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, primary open angle glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Cataracts, in particular, increase in prevalence from less than 5% in those under 65 to 50% in those over 75. Untreated vision loss can lead to physical handicaps, falls, depression, and social isolation in the elderly. Active screening for vision loss should be part of elderly health exam
- Author
- SHAMAE FAITH FARREN
- Language
- EN