EyeconX Ideas! - Eye Care Utilization by Older Adults in Low, Middle, and High Income Countries http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=eye-care-utilization-by-older-adults-in-low-middle-and-high-income-countries The risk of visual impairment increases dramatically with age and therefore older adults should have their eyes examined at least every 1 to 2 years. Using a world-wide, population-based dataset, we sought to determine the frequency that older people had their eyes examined. We also examined factors associated with having a recent eye exam. The World Health Surveys were conducted in 70 countries ... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:47 EDT en