A new study conducted by the University College London Institute of Child Health and UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium has found that even mild vision impairment can have a negative impact on a person's quality of life.
Researchers reportedly examined UK Biobank data from six regional centers in England and Wales to evaluate not only their vision, but key social determinants as well including social, economic, educational and employment opportunities and outcomes. The researchers found individuals with impaired visual function were an increased risk of being unemployed, having a lower-status job, living alone, and having mental health problems.
The study was recently published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Source: JAMA Ophthalmology