The development of posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with visual impairment: a systematic search and review.
Alida J van der HamHilde P A van der AaAudun BrunesTrond HeirRalph de VriesGerardus H M B van RensRuth Marie Antoinette van NispenPublished in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2021)
The current evidence suggests some unique experiences and challenges for people who are visually impaired. PTSD was prevalent in this population, and prevalence rates ranged from 4% to 50%. Future research may focus on gaining insight into the extent and burden of PTSD, and exploring help-seeking behaviour and treatment needs among those with visual impairment and PTSD.