Visual Dysfunction and Occupational Performance in Persons With Parkinson's Disease

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Visual dysfunction related to Parkinson's disease may affect occupational performance. Screening for changes in vision in these individuals may aid occupational therapists in addressing functional independence and activity engagement. What This Article Adds: People with Parkinson's disease may not have a general awareness that the disease can adversely affect visual function. Those individuals with awareness tend to notice changes in vision, and this disease-related visual dysfunction may limit engagement and participation in everyday activities. Active evaluation of visual function in people with Parkinson's disease is recommended. Occupational therapists could play a key role by screening for visual dysfunction and providing patient education in the clinic.PMID:38048262 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2023.050235
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research