Vision Loss in Older Adults: Nursing Assessment and Care Management
Susan Houde PhD APRN BC
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.
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Year:
2006
Edition:
1
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
Language:
english
Pages:
232
ISBN 10:
0826102182
ISBN 13:
9780826102188
File:
PDF, 1.01 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2006