Impact of low vision services on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana

Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Godwin; Osafo-Agyei, Harriette; Akpalaba, R.E.U.; Addy, James; Ovenseri, Elizabeth O.

doi:10.4102/aveh.v75i1.19

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“…That optometrists in this study and other practitioners in other studies indicated that low vision device does not help patients with low vision much may relate to the fact that clinicians use improvement in clinical measures of visual functions as a yardstick for success in low vision service for patients. Studies have demonstrated the utility of patients' perspectives to evaluate the impact of low vision devices [28,29]. These studies indicated that optical low vision devices significantly improve the quality of life of patients with low vision despite inapparent improvement in visual acuity or other clinical measures of visual function.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Optometrists Regarding Low Vision Services in Saudi Arabia

Ovenseri-Ogbomo¹,

Alghamdi²

2021

TOOPHTJ

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Purpose: To address the human resources challenge for the provision of low vision services in Saudi Arabia, this study sought to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of optometrists in Saudi Arabia regarding low vision services. The knowledge and attitudes to low vision services can influence the provision of low vision services by optometrists. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional survey of optometrists practicing in Saudi Arabia was undertaken using an online questionnaire designed to elicit the opinions of respondents. The online questionnaire was sent out to optometrists on the official mailing list of registered optometrists and those on the mailing list of the Saudi Society of Optometry. Results: Only 26.5% of the respondents correctly indicated the correct designation of low vision in terms of visual acuity. Although 95.8% indicated that optical low vision devices could help people with low vision, 81.6% reported that low vision devices were expensive, and 42.9% felt low vision practice was not profitable. Only 10.4% of respondents provide low vision services in their practice. Insufficient training in low vision care was the main barrier militating against the provision of low vision services. Conclusion: The pertinent finding in this study is that about a quarter of the respondents could correctly designate low vision in terms of visual acuity using the World Health Organization (WHO) definition. The study concluded that there was poor knowledge, attitudes, and practices of optometrists in Saudi Arabia regarding low vision, which has implications for the provision of low vision services by optometrists.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Optometrists Regarding Low Vision Services in Saudi Arabia

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Alghamdi²

2021

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“…Stelmack 17 declared that self-reported quality of life is a significant measure of the impact of low vision rehabilitation, and it has long been recognized that visual acuity measurements do not always correlate with the actual daily performance of patients with low vision. 8 …”

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“…These issues can cause limitations in performing tasks that require vision in educational, occupational, and recreational activities, and these limitations reduce the quality of life of individuals with low vision. 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 …”

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Comparison of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Patients with Low Vision

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İdil

2021

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Objectives: To compare the quality of life assessed by the Low Vision Quality of Life Questionnaire (LVQOL) and National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) in patients with low vision. Materials and Methods: A total of 64 consecutive patients who presented to the Ankara University Low Vision Rehabilitation Department for the first time were included in the study. Patients aged 18 or older who had a best-corrected visual acuity of less than 20/60 or a visual field of equal to or less than 20° from the fixation point in the better eye were included. After examination, the patients were asked to complete the LVQOL and NEI VFQ-25 questionnaires. Results: A very strong correlation was found between the total scores of the two questionnaires. A strong correlation was found between the “distance vision” subscale score of LVQOL and “distance activities” subscale score of NEI VFQ-25. There was also a strong correlation between the “reading and fine work” subscale score of LVQOL and “near activities” subscale score of NEI VFQ-25. There was a weak correlation between the LVQOL total score and visual acuity. There were moderate negative correlations between age at disease onset and the total scores of the two questionnaires. Conclusion: Both the LVQOL and NEI VFQ-25 are able to quantify the quality of life of individuals with low vision and it is possible to compare the studies carried out with these two questionnaires which are validated in Turkish.

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“…Causes include albinism, congenital cataract, congenital glaucoma, congenital idiopathic nystagmus, high refractive error, and myopic degeneration. 4,5 Etiological factors, age of onset, presence of other impairments, environmental aspects, and the interactions among these will determine the child's difficulties and delay in development. 6,7 The eye care professionals such as ophthalmologists and optometrists couldhelp visually impaired children with visual and non-visual aids.…”

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Demographic Characteristics and Causes of Low Vision in Children: A Hospital–Based Study from Khartoum, Sudan

2021

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Purpose: To determine the demographic characteristics and causes of low vision in children who attended Alfaisal eye center, Khartoum Sudan. Place and Duration of Study: Alfaisal eye Center, Khartoum, Sudan, from February 2018 to October 2020. Study Design: Cross sectional observational study. Methods: Clinical record of 105 patients who visited the low vision clinic were retrieved. Demographic features, history, ocular examination, cause of low vision, refractive state of the eye (by self-luminance streak retinoscope, and auto refractometer), and type of low vision devices used by the patients were noted. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 20. Results: Mean age was 11.70 ± 2.19. Seventy three percent patients had Visual Acuity(VA) less than 6/60. Majority (59%) were male patients. Commonest refractive error associated with low vision was myopia (65.71%). Retinitis Pigmentosa, congenital glaucoma, and albinism were other major causes of pediatric low vision (19.5%). Progressive Myopia was seen in 15%. About 9.5% of children presented with cataracts, nystagmus in 9.5%, and congenital refractive error in 9.5%.The cause of low vision among children was not statistically different between males and females P=0.890. More than half of the children 78.1% used glasses and about 21.9% were corrected by telescope. Conclusion: Retinitis pigmentosa, albinism, and congenital glaucoma were the most common causes of pediatric low vision. Common low vision devices prescribed to these children were glasses and telescopes. Key Words: Retinitis Pigmentosa, Congenital glaucoma, Albinism, Myopia, Cataract.

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Impact of low vision services on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Optometrists Regarding Low Vision Services in Saudi Arabia

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Optometrists Regarding Low Vision Services in Saudi Arabia

Comparison of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Patients with Low Vision

Demographic Characteristics and Causes of Low Vision in Children: A Hospital–Based Study from Khartoum, Sudan

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