Assessing the impact of stress in age-related macular degeneration
Friday, March 3, 2017 - 15:51
in Psychology & Sociology
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss among older adults in the United States, is often associated with psychological stress. A simple stress rating scale (the Perceived Stress Scale) is a valid and useful way to evaluate the connection between stress and progressive vision loss from AMD, according to a study.