Loss of vision in the ageing eye

Research suggests the vision system is made to last the entire length of human life. The rate of decline in visual acuity correlates with overall physical decline. The eye's lens and retina are susceptible to age-related macular degeneration, although prevention and treatment for glaucoma, diab...

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Published in:Age and ageing 1997-03, Vol.26 (2), p.159-162
Main Authors: BRON, A. J., CAIRD, F. I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Blindness
Care and treatment
Causes
Conferences
Elderly people
Old age
Treatment
Vision research
Visually disabled aged
Visually impaired elderly
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Summary:Research suggests the vision system is made to last the entire length of human life. The rate of decline in visual acuity correlates with overall physical decline. The eye's lens and retina are susceptible to age-related macular degeneration, although prevention and treatment for glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and cataracts offer improved management for people with partial sight.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/26.2.159