Rev Bras Oftalmol.2023;82:e0049
Functional vision and its importance in patient autonomy
DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20230049
ABSTRACT
Ophthalmology has attributed increasing importance to Functional Vision in preserving patient autonomy and increasing their quality of life. Studies in the areas of geriatrics and psychiatry demonstrate that acquired visual impairment has negative impacts on the mental health of users and on the reduction of their autonomy, so that prevention of acquired visual impairment and early treatment, whenever indicated, will have positive impacts on maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
Functional vision and its importance in patient autonomy
