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Vision Deficits
Common vision deficits/loss with aging
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Presbyopia | Inability to focus. Loss of elastic lens. |
| Cataracts | Clouding of lens. General then peripheral loss. Interventions should include introducing objects/papers from the sides and WITHOUT direct lighting. |
| Glaucoma | Increased intraocular pressure. Degeneration of optic disc and nerve. Tunnel vision then blindness. |
| Macular Degeneration | Loss of central vision. Difficulty adjusting to light and dark - may progress to total blindness. |
| Diabetic Retinopathy | central vision loss/blurriness. Complete vision loss is RARE. |
| Vision loss implications for OT | Stand in front of and at eye level. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow). |