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May 16, 2019JAMA Ophthalmology197 citationsOpen Access

Longitudinal Associations of Self-reported Vision Impairment With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults in the United States

CFCharles R. FrankXXXiaoling XiangBSBrian C. Stagg

Key Points

  • To evaluate the longitudinal and bidirectional associations between self-reported vision impairment and symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults in the United States.
  • Longitudinal cohort analysis assessing self-reported vision impairment and mental health outcomes across time in older US adults.
  • Self-reported vision impairment significantly increased the likelihood of developing subsequent symptoms of depression.
  • Baseline symptoms of anxiety or depression were longitudinally associated with a higher likelihood of reporting subsequent vision impairment.

Abstract

Older US adults with self-reported VI were more likely to report symptoms of depression in the future, while those who had symptoms of either depression or anxiety were more likely to report VI in the future. This investigation suggests that there is a significant bidirectional and longitudinal association between self-reported VI and mental health symptoms. Furthermore, the study suggests the need for effective strategies to screen for and address depression and anxiety among older US adults with VI.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d920a6d8690e49a7835b2chttps://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2019.1085
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