Fletcher D C
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Geriatrics. 1994 May;49(5):50-3.
Decreased vision in older adults is extremely common and carries a wide range of functional and emotional implications. Primary care physicians play an important part in helping patients realize that low vision or even total vision loss does not mean an end to most of life's activities. You can recommend magnifiers and other devices that enhance vision as well as nonoptical devices that help patients rely on other senses. Your role also includes providing emotional support and making referrals to a rehabilitation clinic or support group when appropriate.
老年人视力下降极为常见，且会带来一系列功能和情感方面的影响。初级保健医生在帮助患者认识到低视力甚至完全失明并不意味着大多数生活活动的终结方面发挥着重要作用。你可以推荐放大镜和其他增强视力的设备，以及帮助患者依靠其他感官的非光学设备。你的职责还包括提供情感支持，并在适当时将患者转介至康复诊所或支持小组。
