The association between visual impairment and fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Wouter SchakelChristina BodeEllen Bernadette Maria ElsmanHilde P A van der AaRalph de VriesGerardus H M B van RensRuth M A van Nispen

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

Current moderate to high quality evidence suggest that patients with visual impairment experience more severe fatigue symptoms than persons with normal sight. However, a limited number of available studies indicates that fatigue is not associated with severity of vision loss. Future studies are required to determine which factors and underlying mechanisms may explain the association between visual impairment and fatigue. Discussing fatigue at an early stage and developing intervention options for vision-related fatigue should be considered within the field of low vision rehabilitation.

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