Objectively measured visual impairment and dementia prevalence in older adults

JAMA Ophthalmology

2023-07-13

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this survey study, all types of objectively measured visual impairment were associated with a higher dementia prevalence. As most visual impairment is preventable, prioritizing vision health may be important for optimizing cognitive function.

Authors: Joshua R. Ehrlich, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2023.2854)

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