Adults between 49 and 74 with noncorrectable vision problems were 35% more likely to die than people with unimpaired vision (95% CI 1.04 to 1.75), according to a study published Oct. 12 in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Medical News: Bad Vision May Be Risky for Older Adults - in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology from MedPage Today
Older adults with uncorrectable poor vision are at increased risk of death, possibly because their limited sight translates into difficulty walking, a new Australian study found.
Adults between 49 and 74 with noncorrectable vision problems were 35% more likely to die than people with unimpaired vision (95% CI 1.04 to 1.75), according to a study published Oct. 12 in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Adults between 49 and 74 with noncorrectable vision problems were 35% more likely to die than people with unimpaired vision (95% CI 1.04 to 1.75), according to a study published Oct. 12 in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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