Psychiatric disorders linked to visual impairment: A review of mental health challenges and interventions across age groups

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World J Psychiatry. Jan 19, 2026; 16(1): 111118
Published online Jan 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i1.111118

Psychiatric disorders linked to visual impairment: A review of mental health challenges and interventions across age groups

Shweta Walia, Arvind K Morya

Shweta Walia, Department of Ophthalmology, MGM Medical College, Indore 452001, Madhya Pradesh, India

Arvind K Morya, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad 508126, Telangana, India

Author contributions: Walia S and Morya AK wrote and edited the manuscript; Morya AK conceptualized the research topic and submitted the revised manuscript with all the related documents; and all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.

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Corresponding author: Arvind K Morya, MD, Professor, Senior Researcher, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibi Nagar, Hyderabad 508126, Telangana, India. bulbul.morya@gmail.com

Received: June 24, 2025
Revised: July 9, 2025
Accepted: October 15, 2025
Published online: January 19, 2026
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Core Tip: Visual impairment and eye disorders are strongly associated with mental illness, namely depression and anxiety. The interaction is bidirectional: Vision loss can lead to psychological illness, but psychological illness can worsen vision loss through affecting compliance with treatment. Regular screening for psychiatric health in ophthalmic practice and multidisciplinary collaboration are required. Interventions should be tailored to age, severity of visual impairment, and individual psychosocial needs with a focus on coping and functional support.