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Schloss, Irvin P. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1971
The paper was originally presented at the regional meeting of the American Association of Workers for the Blind (New York City, September 24, 1970). (Author)
Descriptors: Blindness, Geriatrics, Incidence, Legislation
Mercer, Alonzo V. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1971
Descriptors: Blindness, Geriatrics, Recreation, Research Projects
Carney, James R. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1970
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Older Adults, Program Development, Visual Impairments
Faye, Eleanor E. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1971
Visual functioning, treatment, and helpful low vision aids are discussed in relation to four major eye diseases of the elderly: cataract, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. (KW)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Medical Services, Older Adults, Ophthalmology
Kornzweig, Abraham L. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1971
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Medical Services, Older Adults, Ophthalmology
Hanson, Howard H. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1971
A statewide project in South Dakota has screened the vision of 2,578 elderly persons in 90 nursing homes, finding 13 percent legally blind and referring 32 percent for services either from agencies for the blind or from physicians or optometrists. (KW)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Older Adults, Program Descriptions, Referral
