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Visual Impairment and Blindness
Author: Giuseppe Lo Giudice
language: en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date: 2020-09-09
Blindness and vision impairment affect at least 2.2 billion people worldwide with most individuals having a preventable vision impairment. The majority of people with vision impairment are older than 50 years, however, vision loss can affect people of all ages. Reduced eyesight can have major and long-lasting effects on all aspects of life, including daily personal activities, interacting with the community, school and work opportunities, and the ability to access public services. This book provides an overview of the effects of blindness and visual impairment in the context of the most common causes of blindness in older adults as well as children, including retinal disorders, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular or corneal degeneration.
The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment
A comprehensive guide to causes of blindness, information on diseases and treatments available.
