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Hearing and visual impairments.

M J Lichtenstein1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
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Hearing loss and vision loss are common in older adults, impacting daily function and increasing risks. While not curable, these sensory impairments are often manageable with audiology, amplification devices, and ophthalmology referrals.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Hearing impairments affect one-third of aged individuals, decreasing activity, increasing depressive symptoms, and confounding cognitive assessments.
  • Visual loss is a common age-associated disability increasing fall risk, hip fractures, and limiting driving ability.
  • Both hearing and vision impairments significantly impact multiple functional domains in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the role of geriatricians in managing age-related sensory impairments, specifically hearing and visual loss.
  • To emphasize the importance of early identification and appropriate referral for audiology and ophthalmology services.
  • To highlight strategies for mitigating the functional consequences of these disabilities in the geriatric population.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of common chronic conditions affecting aged individuals, focusing on hearing and visual impairments.
  • Discussion of the impact of these impairments on functional domains and associated risks.
  • Outline of the geriatrician's role in recognition, referral, and management of sensory deficits.

Main Results:

  • Hearing impairments are often remediable with audiologic evaluation and amplification devices.
  • Visual disability remediation depends on the cause, with varying success for cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
  • Geriatricians play a key role in identifying impairments, assessing functional impact, and facilitating referrals for treatment and support.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of hearing and visual impairments in the elderly requires a multidisciplinary approach involving geriatricians, audiologists, and ophthalmologists.
  • Early identification and intervention can significantly improve the quality of life and functional independence of older adults with sensory loss.
  • Geriatricians are crucial in coordinating care and advocating for optimal listening and visual environments for their patients.