For older adults, poor vision can lead to physical decline and cognitive problems

(American Geriatrics Society) When older adult's vision declines sharply, their participation in physical and mental activities also declines. A team of researchers has suggested that, since most vision loss is preventable, strategies to postpone vision loss might also help delay physical and mental decline among older adults.

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