Summary
The paper discusses the association between visual impairment and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), finding that visually impaired individuals are more susceptible to SAD than those with full sight.
Categories
Seasonal affective disorder: The paper explores the prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in visually impaired individuals, finding a significant association between visual impairment and SAD.
Eye health: The paper discusses the role of visual impairment in susceptibility to SAD, suggesting that decreased retinal light input may play a role in the pathogenesis of SAD.
Author(s)
H Dam, I Hageman
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
19
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