Vision contrast issues may increase the likelihood of falls in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
Older adults with contrast sensitivity impairment are at greater risk for falls than those without vision problems, a new study found.
Poor vision linked to anxiety, depression, social isolation
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
Older adults with vision impairments may be more likely to experience depression, anxiety and social isolation — issues that they may already face due to advanced age — a new study finds.
Better home lighting may help people with glaucoma get more steps, move faster
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 09, 2024
Adequate lighting at home can help older adults with visual impairments move more, and more quickly. But more research is needed to see if modifications can improve this population’s physical activity...
Vision impairment, blindness affect 66 percent of nursing home residents in study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 29, 2022
Vision impairment and blindness were linked to morbidity in a study across 74 facilities. But corrective lenses may play a big role in improving resident outcomes, researchers say.
Cholesterol, diabetes drugs lower the prevalence of age-related degenerative eye disease: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2022
Cholesterol and diabetes drugs were found to lower the prevalence of any type of age-related macular degeneration by 15% and 22%, respectively.
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for glaucoma screening in adults
May 24, 2022
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms for screening for glaucoma in asymptomatic adults and for impaired...
Poor vision may lead to faulty diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 11, 2022
Unaddressed vision problems may skew the results of cognitive tests and lead to inaccurate diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment, researchers say.
FDA approves first-ever eye drop that corrects age-related vision loss
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2021
The new drug, Vuity, adjusts pupil size and corrects near vision without affecting distance vision, drugmaker Allergan says.
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline
Jul 22, 2021
Contrast sensitivity impairment may affect cognitive decline across more domains than other vision measures
Eye drop corrects late-life vision loss in trial; Allergan reports patients’ feedback
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
Trial participants reported significant near-vision improvements under low-light conditions — without losing distance vision, reports Allergan, which is seeking FDA approval for the drug.