Abstract
This article reports on the prevalence of eye disorders among 282 residents of a nursing home, who were examined by an ophthalmologist in an in-house eye clinic. Almost all the residents had at least one eye disorder, and over half had two or more eye disorders, primarily cataract and atrophic age-related macular degeneration. The prevalence of eye disorders underscores the need for eye care in nursing homes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 462-468 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Rehabilitation