Self-reported driving difficulty in patients with bilateral cataract
J. optom. (Internet)
; 15(4)October - December 2022. tab, graf
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em Inglês
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| ID: ibc-210191
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Localização: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
The presence of cataract causes reduction in visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) and thus can affect individual's daily activities. The aim of this study was to investigate self-reported driving difficulty in patients with bilateral cataract.MethodsA total of 99 participants aged 50 and above, with bilateral cataract, who possessed a valid driving license and drove regularly were chosen for this cross-sectional study that looked into their visual functions (VA and CS) and driving difficulty using the self-reported Driving Difficulty Questionnaire.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 65.04±7.22 years old. Results showed that the mean composite driving difficulty score was 83.18±11.74 and most of the participants were having difficulty for driving in the rain (73.7%) and at night (85.9%). Furthermore, the study found that there was a significant correlation between driving difficulty score and CS (rs = 0.40, p = 0.03). However, there was no significant correlation between driving difficulty score and VA (rs = -0.14, p = 0.17). A linear regression was calculated to predict driving difficulty score based on binocular CS and a significant regression equation was found (F (1,28) = 8.115, p = 0.008) with R² of 0.225. Drivers with bilateral cataract will most likely experience some forms of difficulty, especially when driving under low contrast conditions.ConclusionThe findings of this study demand that a comprehensive eye examination should be made compulsory for older adult drivers when issuing or renewing their driving license for the safety of all road users. (AU)
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Assunto principal:
Condução de Veículo
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Catarata
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Sensibilidades de Contraste
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Autorrelato
Limite:
Idoso
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. optom. (Internet)
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
International Islamic University Malaysia/Malaysia
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Malacca General Hospital/Malaysia
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia/Malaysia