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. 2008 Oct 1;102(10):621-635.

Driving and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Cynthia Owsley  1 , Gerald McGwin Jr
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Driving and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Cynthia Owsley et al. J Vis Impair Blind. .

Abstract

This article reviews the research literature on driving and age-related macular degeneration, which is motivated by the link between driving and the quality of life of older adults and their increased collision rate. It addresses the risk of crashes, driving performance, driving difficulty, self-regulation, and interventions to enhance, safety, and considers directions for future research.

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