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Sight-Saving Review, 1974
Presented for opthalmologists is basic information about the prevention and management of hereditary eye disease through prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling. (LH)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Diseases, Etiology, Exceptional Child Services
Peer reviewedMorse, A. R.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
Eye diseases of the aged include diabetic retinopathy, senile cataracts, senile macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Environmental modifications such as better levels of illumination and reduction of glare can enhance an individual's ability to function. Programs to screen and treat visual problems in elderly persons are called for. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Diseases, Environmental Influences, Eyes
