Prevalence and Causes of Visual Field Loss in the Elderly and Associations With Impairment in Daily Functioning

Abstract

DECLINE IN visual function with age is well known and is a source of major concern in the elderly population. Besides visual acuity, visual function also largely depends on the intactness of the visual field (VF).¹ The prevalence of visual acuity loss in the elderly population has been studied,² but data on the prevalence of VF loss (VFL) are sparse. Prevalences of VFL ranging from 13% to 17% have been reported in adults 40 years and older³ and in elderly driver's license applicants.⁴ These studies did not investigate the causes of VFL.