VISION COSTS

Static Scheduling with Interruption Costs for Computer Vision Applications

It is very difficult to find pre-emptive scheduling algorithms that consider all the main characteristics of computer vision systems. Moreover, there is no generic algorithm that considers interruption costs for such systems. Taking the interruption of tasks into account scheduling results can be improved. But it is also very important to take the costs that arise from interruptions into accoun...

Methods for measuring personal costs associated with vision impairment.

PURPOSE To describe and evaluate the procedures used to collect personal costs associated with vision impairment using diaries. METHODS Participants with impaired vision (VA < 6/12 or > or = 6/12 with restricted visual fields) were recruited. Twelve-monthly diaries, provided in large print and electronic format (with audio and Braille instruction manuals and personal assistance), were used to...

Vision in Hyphema

Economic costs associated with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, and vision impairment--United States, 2003.

Developmental disabilities (DDs) are chronic conditions that initially manifest in persons aged < or =18 years and result in impairment of physical health, mental health, cognition, speech, language, or self-care. The majority of persons with DDs require long-term supportive care or services. In 2003, RTI International (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina) and CDC analyzed data from multiple...

Impact of vision loss on costs and outcomes in medicare beneficiaries with glaucoma.

OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of vision loss severity on costs and health outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries with glaucoma. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using Medicare claims. Patients were stratified into 4 categories: no vision loss, moderate vision loss, severe vision loss, and blindness. Outcomes of interest were mean annual medical costs by category, componen...