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Visual impairments and problems with perception
Author(s)Clare Morris
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 7, no 6, November/Dec 1999
Pagespp 26-28 (3 of 7)
KeywordsVisual impairment ; Dementia.
AnnotationA range of complex and specific visual impairments and perceptual problems can compound the difficulties faced by a person with dementia, as explained in this third article in a series on communication. These include: diseases of the eye affecting peripheral vision (macular degeneration of the retina, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy); drug-induced problems; colour blindness; difficulties in recognition (agnosia); and illusions and misperceptions. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-000330223 A
ClassmarkBR: EA

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