Academic Scientific JournalsAcquiring visual impairment in late adulthood and the mortality rate — a research review
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https://doi.org/10.4467/25439561.NP.19.042.12285Keywords:
visual impairment, vision loss, late adulthood, mortalityAbstract
Acquiring visual impairment in senior age results in a number of negative implications in the physical, psychological and social spheres which lead to a decrease of the quality of life. Numerous studies have shown a higher mortality rate among seniors who are losing vision. The studies of various patient populations have proved that visual impairment increases the risk of death, both directly and indirectly, through the negative effect it has on the indicators of physical condition and psychological wellbeing. The mechanisms determining this phenomenon have not been sufficiently recognized yet and need further investigations due to the high social significance of the problem.
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