title: Optimizing the functionality of clients with age-related macular degeneration.
abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a major cause of severe vision loss and blindness among older people. This condition is progressive, incurable, and significantly compromises central vision. Rehabilitation nurses have a pivotal role in the assessment and management of clients with ARMD. An understanding of incidence and pathophysiology of ARMD, as well as health promotion and a new treatment for ARMD can help rehabilitation nurses design interventions to help clients maintain an acceptable quality of life despite declining vision.
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Lowell, School of Health and Environment, 3 Solomont Way, Suite 2, Lowell, MA 01854-5126, USA. Arlene_McGrory@uml.edu
authors.forename: Arlene
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McGrory
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Remington
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D017281:Cost of Illness; D018450:Disease Progression; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012656:Self-Help Devices