Vision Loss in Older Adults
Nursing Assessment and Care Management
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Assessment & Diagnosis
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780826103475 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | September 18, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780826103475 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | September 18, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
Springer Publishing is happy to note the use of this title in the Nursing Education of America CEU classes!
This helpful and practical book provides an overview of vision problems in the older adult, ranging from retinopathies and age-related macular degeneration to cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. The contributions outline the prevention, assessment, and management of the major causes of vision loss, supplying nurses with information about the psychological and social impact of vision loss on the older adult and their families. The chapters further discuss resources and assistive devices for those affected and conclude with a look at innovations in the treatment of conditions contributing to vision loss in the older adult population.
Springer Publishing is happy to note the use of this title in the Nursing Education of America CEU classes!
This helpful and practical book provides an overview of vision problems in the older adult, ranging from retinopathies and age-related macular degeneration to cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. The contributions outline the prevention, assessment, and management of the major causes of vision loss, supplying nurses with information about the psychological and social impact of vision loss on the older adult and their families. The chapters further discuss resources and assistive devices for those affected and conclude with a look at innovations in the treatment of conditions contributing to vision loss in the older adult population.
