The economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population, 2013
This was including the direct and indirect costs of sight loss and blindness, and the burden of sight loss and blindness on health. In this update, estimates are also provided for each country in the UK. This is important since health is an issue devolved down to the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh and Northern… Continue Reading The economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population, 2013
Read MoreAssistance Dogs: Issues. Briefing Paper, Number CBP 7668, House of Commons Library
Discrimination concerns A recent study by the Guide Dogs charity claimed that three out of four guide dog owners had been turned away from a taxi, business, service or public place because they were told that their dog was not welcome. There have been numerous instances of this reported in the media across the UK.… Continue Reading Assistance Dogs: Issues. Briefing Paper, Number CBP 7668, House of Commons Library
Read MoreThe Prevalence of Depression and Depressive Symptoms among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The prevalence of depression among different eye disease patients varies across studies and has not been systematically reviewed. This study is to provide a summary of the prevalence of depression among eye disease patients. PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Library were searched from January, 1990 to December, 2015 to identify studies with information on the… Continue Reading The Prevalence of Depression and Depressive Symptoms among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Read MoreThe Economic Burden of Visual Impairment and Comorbid Fatigue: A Cost-of-Illness Study (From a Societal Perspective)
Methods: This cost-of-illness study was performed from a societal perspective. Cross-sectional data of visually impaired adults and normally sighted adults were collected through structured telephone interviews and online surveys, respectively. Primary outcomes were fatigue severity (FAS), impact of fatigue on daily life (MFIS), and total societal costs. Cost differences between participants with and without vision… Continue Reading The Economic Burden of Visual Impairment and Comorbid Fatigue: A Cost-of-Illness Study (From a Societal Perspective)
Read MoreFactors Related to the Employment of Visually Impaired Persons: A Systematic Literature Review
The purpose is to answer the question: ‘Which factors influence the labor force participation of persons who are visually impaired?’ Labor force participation was found to be associated with many factors, such as communication training and education. The aim of this systematic review of the literature is to increase understanding of the factors that influence… Continue Reading Factors Related to the Employment of Visually Impaired Persons: A Systematic Literature Review
Read MoreA systematic review of factors related to employment in transition-age youth with visual impairments
Individuals with visual impairments, including transition-age youth, have much lower employment rates than their peers without disabilities. A systematic review was conducted to examine the factors that predict employment in American youth with visual impairments.
Read MoreSee My Skills: Breaking the cycle of unemployment for blind and partially sighted people
The Impact of Inherited Retinal Diseases in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and the United Kingdom (UK) from a Cost-of-Illness Perspective
To date, there has been a global lack of data regarding the prevalence of conditions falling under the Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD) classification, the impact on the individuals and families affected, and the cost burden to economies. The absence of an international patient registry, and equitable access to genetic testing, compounds this matter. The resulting… Continue Reading The Impact of Inherited Retinal Diseases in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and the United Kingdom (UK) from a Cost-of-Illness Perspective
Read MoreThe National Disability Strategy 2021: Content and reaction
RETINA UK SIGHT LOSS SURVEY 2022 Findings from our survey of almost 700 people living with inherited sight loss
The survey aimed to understand how sight loss affects everyday life, what support and services people can access, and how best the charity can support them to live a fulfilling life. The survey found that most respondents are sight loss registered (87%), compared with 84% in 2019. Two thirds have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa.… Continue Reading RETINA UK SIGHT LOSS SURVEY 2022 Findings from our survey of almost 700 people living with inherited sight loss
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