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Rosenbloom & Morgan's Vision and Aging

  • 1st Edition - August 28, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Alfred A. Rosenbloom
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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.

Readership

Optometrey students, Optometrists, Occupational therapists, Ophthalmologists

Table of contents

1. Primary Vision Care in Geriatrics: An Overview


2. Normal Age-Related Vision Changes


3. Age-Related Systemic Diseases in the Older Adult


4. Age-Related Neurological Diseases in the Older Adult


5. Age-Related Anterior Segment Diseases in the Older Adult


6. Age-Related Posterior Segment Diseases in the Older Adult


7. Optometric Examination of the Older Adult


8. Factors that Complicate the Eye Examination of the Older Adult


9. Auditory Impairment in the Older Adult


10. Pharmacological Aspects of Aging


11. Vision Corrections for the Older Adult


12. Contact Lenses and the Older Adult


13. Functional Therapy in the Rehabilitation of the Older Adult


14. Vision Care of the Visually Impaired Older Adult


15. Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired Older Adult


16. The Older Driver


17. Nutrition and the Older Adult


18. Delivery of Vision Care in Non-Traditional Settings


19. Public Health Aspects of Elder Patient Care


20. Ethical Issues in the Care of the Older Adult


21. The Vision Rehabilitation Field and the Aging Network

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 28, 2006
  • Language: English

About the author

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Alfred A. Rosenbloom

Affiliations and expertise
Director, Vision Services, Chicago Lighthouse for People Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

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