Monday, March 11, 2013

DEPRESSION LINKED TO "FUNCTIONAL VISION LOSS"

This study in JAMA studied the relationship between depression and vision loss.  It concludes:

"Self-reported visual function loss, rather than loss of visual acuity, is significantly associated with depression. Health professionals should be aware of the risk of depression among persons reporting visual function loss."


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