Impact of intervention for
avoidable visual impairment among the elderly population in residential care in and around Hyderabad, India: The Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES)
Implementing Organization
L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad
Principal Investigator
Dr. Srinivas Marmamula
Associate Director
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Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care (GPR ICARE), Hyderabad
About
The Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES) is a longitudinal study with pre and post intervention phases designed to, a) investigate the prevalence, causes and risk factors for visual impairment among elderly individuals living in residential care facilities in Hyderabad, India (pre-intervention phase). b) to assess the impact of interventions such as spectacles and cataract surgery on visual functions, fear of falls (Fof) and depression among elderly (post-intervention phase).
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