Use of prescribed optical devices in age-related macular degeneration.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate prescribed optical device use in terms of frequency and perceived usefulness among people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We also sought to determine the tasks for which they were using their prescribed low vision device(s).

Methods

One hundred ninety-nine patients with AMD presenting for the first time to the low vision service were recruited from a university-based clinic. Prior to the low vision evaluation and device prescription, they completed the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire, and a general health questionnaire. The low vision evaluation included best-corrected Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study visual ac

SUBMITTER: Decarlo DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3474350 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature