Impact of visual impairments on cognitive functions in older adults: insights from NHANES data
This study highlights a significant association between visual impairment and cognitive decline, even after controlling for multiple potential influencers. The findings support the integration of vision assessments into older adults care to identify and address vision problems early, potentially mitigating cognitive decline. The discovery of non-linear relationships further suggests that vision interventions may be particularly vital at certain stages of cognitive scores.
Authors
- Zhaoming Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8565-908X)
- Xiangxiang Fu
- Jie Ying
- Qingyang Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7205-5199)
Institutions
- Yuxian People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1455550
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16