The prevalence of visual impairment in patients with dementia has not been widely studied, but a new Australian study from the University of Sydney has shown that managing poor vision in this population is critical.
The group of researchers who conducted the study, published in the journal BMC Geriatrics, includes Vision Eye Institute’s Associate Professor Tim Roberts.
Watch A/Prof Roberts discuss the study’s findings in the video below.
Dr Tim Roberts is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal North Shore Hospital. He is a highly experienced cataract and glaucoma surgeon, whose clinical and research interests include the development and utilisation of new and innovative technologies and therapies in ophthalmology, medical ethics and education. Dr Roberts consults at Vision Eye Institute Chatswood.
