Monocular contrast sensitivity and microperimetry are useful indicators of visual function and its impact on activities of daily living in those with AMD. Patients with AMD do not rely on binocular ...

For children undergoing primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) surgery, use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPCLs) is associated with superior visual acuity compared with spectacles, according to a ...

Older adults with contrast sensitivity impairment are at greater risk for falls than those without vision problems, a new study found. Researchers from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and the ...

Poor vision and contrast sensitivity at baseline increase the likelihood of incident dementia in older adults; a decline in contrast sensitivity over time also correlates with the risk of developing ...

Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested. Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near ...

Absence of grab bars, tripping hazards and broken flooring in the home environment can significantly amplify the relationship ...

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Your brain's health can be read through the windows of our souls: the eyes. Problems with vision often surface as one of the earliest indicators of cognitive decline. Recent research shows that a loss ...