Abstract
The results of screening for glaucoma and impaired vision in 1000 elderly persons are presented. A high prevalence of glaucoma was found (3.9%), of which 0.4% was diagnosed on screening. 12% were found to be practically blind in one of both eyes, of whom 3.1% had curable blindness. It is very important to establish a preventive ophthalmology service for the elderly to enable some of them to regain their sight and fulfill their daily duties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11-12+56 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 100 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1981 |
| Externally published | Yes |