Vision loss can result from a number of different conditions, including refractive errors and cataracts. There are 2.2 billion people around the world who live with near or distance vision impairment, ...

Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested. Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near ...

A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that vision impairment may play a significant role in dementia risk among older adults. Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Contrast sensitivity had the strongest population attributable fraction of dementia of all vision impairments.

Vision loss can have significant effects on your daily life. You don’t need to be legally blind to qualify for certain disability benefits and support. Share on Pinterest SeventyFour/Getty Images ...

A new study is exploring the link between vision impairment and dementia risk. According to researchers, nearly 1 in 5 dementia cases could be prevented by maintaining proper visual health. “In a ...

Vision impairment is associated with increased risks for social isolation and symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults in the United States, new research showed. Researchers analyzed data ...

TORONTO, ON – American adults 65 years old and older living in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than their peers living in cooler regions, according to a recent study ...

A recent study has found that the prevalence of vision impairment in US adults 71 years and older was higher in 2021 compared with prior estimates. More than 1 in 4 US adults 71 years and older were ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms of depression, anxiety and severe social isolation were associated with objectively measured vision ...

The phrase "bird watching" does not take in the full range of people who love searching for wild birds. We meet a few of the many visually impaired birders who use their ears.