Prevalence and risk factors for visual impairment among elderly residents in 'homes for the aged' in India: the Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES).

Srinivas MarmamulaNavya Rekha BarrenakalaRajesh ChallaThirupathi Reddy KumbhamSatya Brahmanandam ModepalliRatnakar YellapragadaMadhuri BhakkiRohit C KhannaDavid S Friedman

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2020)

VI was common and largely avoidable in residents of 'homes for the aged' in Hyderabad, India. Screening for vision loss in 'homes for aged' and the provision of appropriate services should become routine practice to achieve the goal of healthy ageing in India.

Keyphrases

long term care
healthcare
primary care
middle aged
community dwelling
mental health
palliative care
optic nerve