title: Visual impairment among older people.
abstract: Visual impairment is the most age-related disability, with older people forming the majority of the visually disabled population. This article re-examines the nature of visual impairment among older people and points to a key role for nurses in identification and intervention.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000150:complications; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011305:Presbyopia / Q000150:complications; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation