Visual Disability in the Elderly

Visual disability (including blindness) is of major significance among the elderly, and since it is so crucial to the quality of life of the elderly, it is necessary for professional staff concerned with old people to have an understanding of the subject. First published in 1986, this book was written for such an audience.

List of contents

Preface. 1. Visual Disability and Blindness 2. Epidemiology 3. The Eye and How It Ages 4. Eye Diseases that Limit Sight in Later Life 5. Diagnosing Visual Disability in Elderly People 6. Seeking Professional Help 7. Lighting, Contrast and Colour 8. Optical Aids in Low Vision Janet Silver 9. Voluntary and Statutory Help. Addresses. Index.

About the author

Tim Cullinan

Summary

Visual disability (including blindness) is of major significance among the elderly, and since it is so crucial to the quality of life of the elderly, it is necessary for professional staff concerned with old people to have an understanding of the subject. First published in 1986, this book was written for such an audience.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Cullinan, Cullinan Tim
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032698175
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3269817-5
• No. of pages: 102
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aging
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, Nursing, Personal & public health, Health & personal development, Psychology of ageing, Child & developmental psychology, Social issues & processes, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Social and ethical issues, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Personal and public health / health education