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Vision care for the elderly: problems and directions.

S B Verma1

  • 1Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia 19141.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|April 1, 1989
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Addressing the vision care needs of the elderly is a critical public health issue. Optometric practitioners should actively engage with multidisciplinary teams to improve eye health for older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gerontology
  • Optometry

Background:

  • Vision impairment is a significant public health concern for the elderly population.
  • Current utilization of optometric services among older adults requires examination.
  • Aging affects vision, necessitating specialized eye care approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the vision care needs of the elderly as a public health issue.
  • To analyze the current use of optometric services by the aging population.
  • To propose strategies for enhancing optometric involvement in geriatric care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on geriatric vision care and optometric service utilization.
  • Analysis of public health data related to elderly eye health.

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  • Synthesis of recommendations for optometric practitioners.

    • Main Results:

    • Optometric services are underutilized by a significant portion of the elderly population.
    • There is a need for increased awareness among healthcare providers regarding age-related vision changes.
    • Optometrists can play a crucial role in the multidisciplinary care of older adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Optometric practitioners must become integral members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
    • Education on aging and vision is essential for both optometrists and other healthcare professionals.
    • Proactive engagement by optometrists is key to meeting the visual needs of the elderly.