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This page links to important peer-reviewed publications about aging and vision loss.

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A low-vision rehabilitation program for patients with mild cognitive deficits.

Whitson, H. E., Whitaker, D., Potter, G., McConnell, E., Tripp, F., Sanders, L. L., Muir, K. W., Cohen, H. J., & Cousins, S. W.

2013 | JAMA Ophthalmology

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Association between depression and functional vision loss in persons 20 years of age or older in the United States, NHANES 2005–2008.

Zhang, X., Bullard, K. M, Cotch, M. F., Wilson, M. R., Rovner, B. W., McGwin, G., Owsley, C., Barker, L., Crews, J. E., & Saaddine, J. B.

2013 | JAMA Ophthalmology

activities of daily living, cross sectional studies, depression, health status indicators, intelligence tests, middle aged, nutrition surveys, prevalence, surveys and questionnaires, vision disorders, vision tests, visual acuity, young adults

Paid Article

Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of daily activities at home for older adults with low vision: A systematic review.

Liu, C. J., Brost, M. A., Horton, V. E., Kenyon, S. B., & Mears, K. E.

2013 | American Journal of Occupational Therapy

activities of daily living, geriatric assessment, independent living, low vision, occupational therapy, outcome and process assessment, treatment outcome

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Socioeconomic disparity in use of eye care services among U.S. adults with age-related eye diseases: National Health Interview Survey, 2002 and 2008.

Zhang, X., Beckles, G. L., Chou, C. F., Saaddine, J. B., Wilson, M. R., Lee, P. P., Parvathy, N., Ryskulova, A., & Geiss, L. S.

2013 | JAMA Ophthalmology

aging, cross sectional studies, educational status, eye diseases, health services, health status indicators, health surveys, healthcare disparities, income, middle aged, ophthalmology, socioeconomic factors, surveys and questionnaires

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Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision: A new standardized approach.

Zijlstra, G. A. R., Ballemans, J., & Kempen, G. I. J. M.

2013 | Clinical Rehabilitation

aging, intervention protocol, low vision, mobility limitations, rehabilitation

Paid Article

Changes in quality of life in visually impaired patients after low-vision rehabilitation.

Renieri, G., Pitz, S., Pfeiffer, N., Beutel, M. E., & Zwerenz, R.

2013 | International Journal of Rehabilitation Research

anxiety disorders, depression, quality of life, rehabilitation

Paid Article

The effectiveness of a multi-disciplinary group rehabilitation program on the psychosocial functioning of elderly people who are visually impaired

Alma, M. A., Groothoff, J. W., Melis-Dankers, B. J. M., Suurmeijer, T. P. B. M., & Van Der Mei, S. F.

2013 | Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

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Occupational therapy interventions to improve the reading ability of older adults with low vision: A systematic review.

Smallfield, S., Clem, K., & Myers, A.

2013 | American Journal of Occupational Therapy

evidence-based medicine, geriatric assessment, low vision, occupational therapy, optical devices, reading, self-help devices

Paid Article

Barriers to accessing low-vision care: The patient’s perspective.

Lam, N., & Leat, S. J.

2013 | Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Screening for depression: Integrating training into the professional development programme for low vision rehabilitation staff.

Rees, G., Holloway, E. E., Craig, G., Hepi, N., Coad, S., Keeffe, J. E., & Lamoureux, E. L.

2012 | Clinical and Experimental Optometry