How do different lighting conditions affect the vision and quality of life of people with glaucoma? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: This article is a systematic review of evidence regarding the impact of different lighting conditions on the vision and quality of life (QoL) of people with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). A systematic literature search was carried out using CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, Embase, and Ovid Nursing Database for studies: published up to April 2019; including people diagnosed with POAG; and assessing visual function or QoL in response to changing lighting/luminance levels or glare. Two researchers independently screened studies for eligibility. Data were extracted from eligible studies regarding study design, participant characteristics, outcomes, and results. Quality of included studies was critically appraised. Of 8437 studies, 56 eligible studies were included. Studies investi

SUBMITTER: Enoch J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7002549 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature