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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"vision impairment"”.
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Vision Impairment and Depression in the Older Adult
… as well as the aging of the baby boomers. While vision impairment is a growing concern among older adults, there have been few, mostly small studies, of the impact of vision impairment on this population. The present study uses a national data set, the Second Supplement on Aging (1994 -1996) from …
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The Effects of Binocular Vision Impairment on Adaptive Gait. The effects of binocular vision impairment due to monocular refractive blur on adaptive gait involving negotiation of a raised surface.
Impairment of stereoacuity is common in the elderly population and is found to be a risk factor for falls. The purpose of these experiments was to extend knowledge regarding impairment of binocular vision and adaptive gait. Firstly using a 3D motion analysis system to measure how impairment of …
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Giving Support and Mental Health in Older Adults at Risk for Vision Impairment
Physical disability and visual impairment place older adults at a doubled risk for depression and a seven-fold increased risk for death by suicide. Social interaction is one of the factors that may aid adaptation to vision impairment. Preliminary research suggests that giving support to others has …
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Vision Impairment and Health Outcomes among Older Mexican Americans: Findings from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly
Background: Vision impairment (VI) is one of the most common conditions in older adults. It is associated with negative health outcomes leading to disability and decreased quality of life. Objectives: To examine 1) predictor factors of VI; 2) the effect of VI on physical and cognitive function, …
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Smartdevices development for visual impairment and colour vision deficiency
… of an app-based system to assist those with vision impairment to better interact with mobile phones and computers achieving maximum advantages. In particular, the system helps to detect colour deficiency and can automatically adjust view screens to increase contrast and arrive at optimal view …
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Sensitivity Training Symposium: For Museum Staff and Docents
… and volunteers. These disabilities range from vision impairment to dementia and even autism. This study will analyze how to treat people with disabilities, sensitivity training techniques in the workplace, and how to apply techniques learned to the disabled community. Research was done with the …
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ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN SUICIDE IDEATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS, MEDICAL COMORBIDITIES, MEDICATIONS, AND AXIS-I MENTAL DISORDERS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WHO PRESENT TO PRIMARY CARE
… depression, an anxiety disorder, more functional impairment, sleep disturbance, and vision impairment. Use o f benzodiazepines or other sedatives was significantly associated with suicide ideation independent of having an anxiety disorder. Having a history of suicide ideation emerged as the …
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SMARTGUIDE: Revolutionizing the Depth and Dependability of Vision-Impaired Navigation
Globally, over 2.2 billion people face vision impairment, necessitating innovative solutions for safe, independent navigation. Traditional aids like canes, guide dogs, and GPS offer basic support but lack the sophistication to provide contextual understanding, precise navigation, or real-time …
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Development of preformed photo-crosslinked intravitreal implants for protein delivery to the posterior segment of the eye
… and geographic atrophy, all of which can cause vision impairment and often, blindness. Controlled delivery systems can minimise the frequency of injections by extending the residence period of active medications at the site of administration. Possible approach is the use of sustained-release …
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Influence of Intelligent Assitive Technology on the Daily Activities of Visually Impiared People
… impaired people (VIPs) due to various causes of vision impairment. Vision impairment significantly impacts VIP functional capabilities, leading to affected individuals living less than optimal lives. Intelligent assistive technologies (IATs) provide essential support for VIPs' daily living …
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Developing Interpretable Data Mining Frameworks for Addressing Biomedical Challenges in Genomics and Imaging
… failure, while untreated DR may result in vision impairment or complete blindness. Given the impacts of these conditions on individual quality of life and healthcare systems worldwide, it is imperative to develop a comprehensive set of computational methods for studying and detecting these …
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A preliminary framework and case studies for product and systems design
… assistant and online platform for people with vision impairment in India. Learnings from these projects are used to propose a preliminary framework for designing for products with a systems component. This framework proposes that the design process cannot be codified and must be approached …
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An Evaluation of Laboratory and Test Road Environments and Electric Vehicle Warning Sounds and Systems
… This is particularly true for those with vision impairment who cannot rely on visual cues to alert them of an approaching vehicle. This thesis explores pedestrian aural detectability of six electric vehicle additive sounds produced by two additive sound systems: a modified version of the …
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Method Optimization and Formulation of Chitosan Nanoparticle for PRPF31 Gene Delivery
… loss of photoreceptor cells, leading to vision impairment. Current treatments, including retinoids and vitamin A supplements, primarily offer symptomatic relief without addressing the genetic root causes of this disorder. Mutations in the PRPF31 gene are key genetic contributors to the …
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Benefits and accessibility of OCTA imaging for diabetic retinopathy and macular edema
… edema (DME) are among the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Early detection and timely intervention are crucial in decreasing the risk of vision impairment worldwide. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) is an emerging imaging modality that has advantages to the current …
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Incidence and predictive factors of intensive care unit delirium in acute stroke patients: a secondary data analysis
… of delirium included type of stroke; history of vision impairment, schizophrenia, or dementia; first RASS score; first MORSE Fall Risk Scale score consistent with “High Fall Risk;” first BG above normal limits; placement of nasogastric tube, peripheral line, or peripherally inserted central …
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The Syndecan-1 Paradox in HSV-1 Infection and Pathogenesis
… keratitis and, in rare cases, encephalitis, vision impairment, or blindness. Importantly, disease severity extends beyond viral replication; it is critically governed by host determinants that regulate viral entry and dissemination, epithelial barrier integrity, and the resolution of …
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Metabolic and functional approaches to investigate the effects of cytokines on the physiology of in-vitro and in-vivo models of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of vision impairment in working age adults worldwide. It is clinically described as hyperglycemia-induced retinal blood vessel damage and is categorized into early non-proliferative and late proliferative stages. Although DR becomes clinically evident …
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Livelihood development for women with vision impairments in the informal sector in Ghana
… liberation. When women, especially women with vision impairments, participate in livelihood, they reap the benefits of a stable income source, a better standard of living, good physical and emotional health, self-identity, self-assertiveness, and positive social status. However, there is a …
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Investigation of Monoaminergic Neurotransmitter Systems as a Method to Study Alzheimer's Disease-Related Neurodegeneration
… 5.4 million people in the United States. Memory impairment and cognitive dysfunction are the most recognized clinical manifestations of AD, however, disturbances in vision, sleep, olfaction, psychosis, and depression also impair the normal daily functions of AD patients. These symptoms can be …