Population-level dementia-attributable fractions from at least one visual impairment were highest among subpopulations of participants aged 71 to 79 years, female individuals and non-Hispanic white individuals,...
Gaps identified in Medicaid provision of routine vision care
Aug 09, 2024
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids.
Sensory disabilities tied to worse subsequent mental health in seniors
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Aug 28, 2024
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health and loneliness symptoms were seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities.
Melatonin use linked to reduced risk for development, progression of AMD
Jun 11, 2024
Melatonin use was linked to a reduced risk for developing age-related macular degeneration and for progression from nonexudative to exudative AMD.
Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors
Feb 26, 2024
The odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment.
Fungal keratitis prevalence twice as high in rural versus nonrural areas
Feb 23, 2024
Overall fungal keratitis prevalence was 1.8 per 100,000 enrollees but was higher among males (1.9), adults aged 65 years and older (6.6) and patients living in the South (2.7) and rural areas (3.6).
AI outperforms glaucoma, retina specialists for diagnostic accuracy
Feb 28, 2024
Trainees and specialists rated a chatbot’s accuracy and completeness more favorably than those of their specialist counterparts.
Novel protocol can help to rapidly diagnose eye stroke
Feb 21, 2024
Significant improvement in mean visual acuity was seen within 24 hours of treatment; clinically significant improvement occurred in 66%.