title: Seeing into the future. Vision and aging.
abstract: The leading causes of visual impairment in North Americans are age-related, but appropriate care can preserve useful vision for most older adults. Cataract surgery is highly successful. Early detection and treatment of glaucoma can prevent vision loss. Laser treatment is remarkably effective against diabetic retinopathy. Vision loss due to macular degeneration cannot be delayed in all patients, but low-vision rehabilitation can maximize the usefulness of remaining sight.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195-6485, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kalina
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014787:Vision Tests