Includes bibliographical references and index.

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1 Primary vision care in geriatrics: an overview / Earl P. Schmitt, Richard E. Castillo -- 2 Normal age-related vision changes / Gunilla Haegerstrom-Portnoy, Meredith W. Morgan -- 3 Age-related systemic diseases / Walter I. Fried -- 4 Age-related neurological diseases / James Goodwin -- 5 Anterior segment diseases in the older adult / Michael J. Giese, Shelly M. Wu -- 6 Posterior segment diseases in the older adult / Sohail J. Hasan, Jack A. Cohen -- 7 The optometric examination of the adult / Ian L. Bailey -- 8 Factors that complicate eye examination in the older adult / Lyman C. Norden -- 9 Auditory impairment in the older adult / Paige Berry, John Mascia, Bernard A. Steinman -- 10 Pharmacological aspects of aging / Siret D. Jaanus -- 11 Vision corrections for the older adult / Robert J. Lee, Rod Tahran -- 12 Contact lenses and the older adult / Edward S. Bennett, Barry A. Weissman, Melvin J. Remba -- 13 Functional therapy in the rehabilitation of older adults / Bruce C. Wick -- 14 Care of older adults who are visually impaired / Alfred A. Rosenbloom -- 15 Assistive technologies for the visually impaired older adult / Gale Watson, Joseph H. Maino -- 16 Older drivers / Melvin D. Shipp -- 17 Nutrition and.

Older adults / Barbara Caffery -- 18 Delivery of vision care in nontraditional settings / Gary l. Mancil, Suzanne, M. Hagen -- 19 Public health aspects of older adult patient care / Norma K. Bowyer -- 20 Ethical issues in the care of the older adult / R. Norman Bailey -- 21 The vision rehabilitation field and the aging network / Alberta L. Orr.

Focusing on the fastest growing segment of our population, this unique resource addresses the diagnosis and treatment of low vision in older adults. The author, Dr. Rosenbloom, is well known for his expertise in low vision and the care of elderly patients in optometric practice. This practical manual discusses all aspects of the aging eye and offers thorough coverage of both optometric primary care and the management of major ocular disease in the elderly. Other topics include the pathologic, pharmacologic, psychologic, and socioeconomic aspects of aging. Every chapter reflects the latest advances in treating age-related vision problems. Ten chapters cover hot topics in vision and aging, including age-related systemic diseases, neurological diseases, auditory impairment and cognition, public health aspects of vision and aging, using vision-assistive technology, ethical issues, and vision care for the older driver. Discusses all aspects of the aging eye, offering evidence-based coverage of both optometric primary care and the management of major ocular disease in the elderly. Emphasizes improving the quality of life for older adults, fostering goal-directed activities and an independent life style. Respected contributors provide expert insights into the diagnosis and treatment of low vision in older adults. Covers the pathologic, pharmacologic, psychologic, and socioeconomic aspects of aging.

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