Anxiety and Depression Prevalence Rates in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Augustin, Albert J.; Sahel, José‐Alain; Bandello, Francesco; Dardennes, Roland; Maurel, F.; Negrini, C; Hieke, K; Berdeaux, G

doi:10.1167/iovs.06-0761

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“…Consistent with previous research [17][18], themes emerging from patients' narratives as well as the high frequency of depression in this sample suggest poor quality of life and dramatically altered self-perceptions following vision loss in adulthood. Furthermore, current participants reported a frequency of depression (39.5%) similar to previous studies [6][7]9,44].…”

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confidence: 87%

Depression and experience of vision loss in group of adults in rehabilitation setting: Mixed-methods pilot study

Senra¹,

Vieira²,

Nicholls³

et al. 2013

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-There is a paucity of literature regarding the relationship between the experience of vision loss and depression. Therefore, the current pilot study aimed to explore whether significant differences existed in levels of depression between adults with different vision loss experiences. A group of adults aged between 20 and 65 yr old with irreversible vision loss in a rehabilitation setting was interviewed. Semistructured interviews were conducted in order to explore patients' experience of vision loss. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to assess depressive levels; 39.5% (n = 15) of patients met CES-D criteria for depression. In addition, higher levels of depression (p < 0.05) were identified in patients whose interviews revealed greater selfawareness of impairment, inadequate social support, and longer rehabilitation stay. Current findings draw attention to variables such as self-awareness of impairment and perceived social support and suggest that depression following vision loss may be related to patients' emotional experiences of impairment and adjustment processes.

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confidence: 87%

Depression and experience of vision loss in group of adults in rehabilitation setting: Mixed-methods pilot study

Senra¹,

Vieira²,

Nicholls³

et al. 2013

J Rehabil Res Dev

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“…Many studies showed that during the developmental stage of children and adolescents with visual impairment, they continue becoming more vulnerable to life circumstances [9]. Low vision is associated with negative consequences such as limitations in day-to-day activities [10,11], poor physical function [10], depressive symptoms [12][13][14][15][16], and low quality of life [17]. There is an internal relationship between sensory impairment, mental and social functioning, and communication [18].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies [11][12][13][14][15][16] have stated high rates of depression in people with impaired vision. But only a few researches conducted on visually impaired people have accredited the role of psychological interventions in reducing depression in this group.…”

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

Sefat

Younesi

Dadkhah

et al. 2017

IRJ

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Objectives: According to the prevalence of psychological problems, especially depression in people with visual impairment, this study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of group training of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing depression in visually impaired male students. Methods:This study employed a quasi-experimental design, with pre-test and post-test and control group. The study population included 30 students with visual impairment from high school and pre-university levels. The subjects studied at the Martyr Mohebi School in Tehran which is for visually impaired students. The subjects were selected by convenience sampling method and were assigned randomly to experimental and control groups (15 subjects in each group). The second version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)-II was used as pre-test and post-test for both groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions (twice a week) of cognitive behavioral therapy while the control group followed their daily routine.Results: Data analysis was done using statistical software SPSS (version 21). ANCOVA test was performed to examine differences between the two groups. The findings of this study indicate that cognitive-behavioral therapy training was significantly effective in reducing depressive symptoms of male students with visual impairment in the experimental group (P<0.01). Discussion:The findings demonstrated that cognitive behavioral therapy was significantly effective in improving depression of male students with visual impairment in experimental group. The group training needs to be adopted by medical practitioners on a cohort for validating its effectiveness on a larger scale.

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“…It is the fourth major cause of disability worldwide [27] and a common side effect in people with vision loss [28][29][30][31][32][33]. Multiple studies have found close to a 30% prevalence rate of depression among elderly patients with advanced AMD, [27,34] and these patients are at an increased risk of suicide [35].…”

Section: Depressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Implantable Miniature Telescope and Quality of Life Improvements in Patients with End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Primo¹

2017

J Community Med Health Educ

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive, degenerative eye disease that leads to central vision loss in people older than 60. End-stage AMD, for which there is no cure, is the leading cause of blindness in highincome countries. Often underappreciated by physicians, AMD is an important public health problem as patients can experience significant emotional distress, reduced cognitive function and a decrease in quality of life from depression, isolation, reduced mobility, and independence. These patients are more likely to suffer from falls and injuries, which may result in serious, life-threatening complications and significant medical costs. There are no medical interventions that can halt the visual outcome of end-stage AMD; patients can only make the best of the vision they have left through low-vision rehabilitation and external devices and tools. In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the implantable miniature telescope (IMT; VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Saratoga, CA) prosthesis for severely visually impaired patients with bilateral end-stage AMD. Patients with no other treatment options may have improved quality of life after implantation due to visual gains, increased mobility and independence, and improved overall function.

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Anxiety and Depression Prevalence Rates in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Abstract: Self-rated depression in patients with AMD was associated with VA severity level. It should, therefore, be relatively easy for ophthalmologists to implement the screening procedure and refer identified patients to psychiatrists for proper assessment and treatment.

Cited by 122 publications

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Depression and experience of vision loss in group of adults in rehabilitation setting: Mixed-methods pilot study

Depression and experience of vision loss in group of adults in rehabilitation setting: Mixed-methods pilot study

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

The Implantable Miniature Telescope and Quality of Life Improvements in Patients with End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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