Illness Cognitions and Coping Self-efficacy in Depression Among Persons With Low Vision
To investigate the mediating role of coping self-efficacy (CSE) between two types of illness cognitions (i.e., acceptance and helplessness) and depressive symptoms in persons with low vision.
Read MoreMastery and self-esteem mediate the association between visual acuity and mental health: a population-based longitudinal cohort study
This study aimed to determine the influence of mastery and self-esteem on the relationship between visual acuity and mental health.
Read MoreThe nature of emotional support and counselling provision for people with sight loss in the United Kingdom
People with sight loss in the United Kingdom are known to have lower levels of emotional well-being and to be at higher risk of depression.
Read MoreRates of Comorbid Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The purpose of this article is to investigate how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is associated with anxiety and depression.
Read MoreVisual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study
Objective: Impaired vision and hearing are common among older adults and have been shown to reduce functional independence and to reduce quality of life. This cohort study investigated the cross-sectional and temporal associations between objectively measured dual sensory impairment (DSI) and retirement from employment. Study design: 2409 Blue Mountains Eye Study participants aged 55+ years… Continue Reading Visual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study
Read MoreEmployers’ implicit attitudes about the competence of people who are blind
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate an implicit measure of attitudes about the competence of people who are blind, to be used with employers, and to report on these implicit attitudes with a national sample of employers.
Read MoreThe socioeconomic impact of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in the United Kingdom
The socioeconomic burden of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland was estimated using best practice cost-of-illness methodology applying a prevalence approach. The analysis was based on data collected in a targeted literature review and primary (survey) data collection. This analysis found that:
Read MoreEmployment for Blind and Partially Sighted people in 2019
Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on people living with eye diseases in the UK
In response to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (or COVID-19) pandemic, many countries across the world, including the UK, had imposed nationwide lockdown. Ophthalmology represents one of the busiest outpatient-based specialties, and cancellation of routine services meant that thousands of eye patients had been affected. Several studies have previously shown that COVID-19 lockdown and quarantine in… Continue Reading Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on people living with eye diseases in the UK
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