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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study is exploring the link between vision impairment and dementia risk. According to researchers, nearly 1 in 5 dementia cases could be prevented by maintaining proper visual health. “In a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SEATTLE — Despite a high prevalence of visual impairment among older patients, some make improvements ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A study found that more than one in four U.S. adults aged 71 years and older are visually impaired, with ...

Treating and preventing correctable vision impairments could prevent up to 19% of dementia prevalence, according to a new study. Dementia prevention strategies should involve going over risk factors ...

A recent study has found that the prevalence of vision impairment in US adults 71 years and older was higher in 2021 compared with prior estimates. More than 1 in 4 US adults 71 years and older were ...

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world’s population. Researchers of the University of Barcelona have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with ...

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers at the University of ...