Uncorrected refractive errors for distance among the residents in 'homes for the aged' in South India-The Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES).

Srinivas MarmamulaNavya Rekha BarrenkalaRajesh ChallaThirupathi Reddy KumbamSatya Brahmanandam ModepalliRatnakar YellapragadaMadhuri BhakkiRohit C KhannaDavid S Friedman

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2020)

A large burden of URE was found among the residents in the 'homes for the aged' in Hyderabad, India which could be addressed with a pair of glasses. Over 40% of the residents never had an eye examination in the last three years, which indicates poor utilisation of eye care services by the elderly. Regular eye examinations and provision of spectacles are needed to address needless URE for distance among the elderly in residential care in India.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
middle aged
community dwelling
quality improvement
affordable care act
long term care
primary care
mental health
pain management
patient safety
risk factors
optic nerve