Geriatric ophthalmic dispensing.
The aged have many problems peculiar to their longevity. One is the need for a visual correction. Often the prescription is high in power and needs special consideration, especially for low vision and aphakie patients. Always the materials supplied must provide comfort and whenever possible, cosmesis. This paper covers these aspects in detail.
D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003261:Contact Lenses; D005139:Eyeglasses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000628:therapy