Major Depressive and Anxiety Disorders in Visually Impaired Older Adults [Low Vision]

Conclusions. This study shows that depression and anxiety are major public health problems in visually impaired older adults. Research on psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic interventions to improve depression and anxiety in this population is warranted. (http://www.trialregister.nl number, NTR3296.)

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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - February 5, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: van der Aa, H. P. A., Comijs, H. C., Penninx, B. W. J. H., van Rens, G. H. M. B., van Nispen, R. M. A. Tags: Low Vision Source Type: research