Vision impairment and associated daily activity limitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vision impairment is a common disability that poses significant challenges to individuals' ability to perform activities essential for independent living, including activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Despite extensive research, the extent and nature of these associations remain unclear, particularly across varying levels and types of vision impairment.

Objectives

This meta-analysis aims to estimate associations between vision impairment and difficulties with ADL and IADL.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of relevant literature from the inception of the databases to February 2024, using electronic database searches, including PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and CDSR. The articles wer

SUBMITTER: Rahmati M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785307 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature