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Aging and Vision
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... Five themes are examined: anatomical and physiological alterations, changes in basic visual functions, changes in perception and information processing, methodological issues, and the human impact of visual changes with age. Major topics include the difficulty of distinguishing between normal aging and what traditionally has been considered pathology and the effects of aging on sensory processes.
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... Several visual functions that decline with age seem particularly relevant to pilot performance: contrast sensitivity, dynamic acuity, recovery from glare, function under low illumination, and information processing. Vision examinations currently given to military and commercial pilots do not measure these visual functions.
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... The second panel considered the availability of information on the incidence and prevalence of visual impairment with age, the role of health status in leaving the work force, and demographic changes in the U.S. work force.
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... Four panels were formed to explore various aspects of work, aging, and vision, including relationships between visual changes with age and changes in behavior; the role of health status in leaving the work force; the effects of changes in vision on job skills; screening practices; the availability of visual prosthetics; and economic incentives and disincentives for keeping older workers employed. This illustrated pamphlet is based on the proceedings of the conference and working group discussions, Work Aging, and Mmon, supplemented by additional research materials.
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