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  • Title: Optometry in nursing homes.
    Author: Durkin JR, Newcomb RD.
    Journal: J Am Optom Assoc; 1992 Feb; 63(2):102-5. PubMed ID: 1583261.
    Abstract:
    Studies predict a 50 percent increase in residential long-term care need by the year 2000. Statistics show that the age group served by these facilities is at a much higher risk for sight threatening eye conditions. A review of the current literature as well as original data collected in Ohio indicates that residents in long-term care facilities are underserved with regard to eye care. This paper discusses the need for increased optometric participation in the primary eye care services for residents of long-term care facilities.
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