Impact of refractive error on quality of life: a qualitative study

Kandel, Himal; Khadka, Jyoti; Goggin, Michael; Pesudovs, Konrad

doi:10.1111/ceo.12954

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“…The findings from this study provide qualitative insights into the lived experience of presbyopia, where there is currently limited published qualitative research. Nevertheless, the symptoms discussed by this social media population were consistent with those reported in other qualitative studies, specifically difficulties with near vision and blurred vision [ 5 , 6 , 8 ]. The findings obtained in this study also reflect those described in other qualitative studies that have explored the impact of refractive error (including individuals with presbyopia) on individuals’ daily lives [ 1 , 5 - 9 , 22 ].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Presbyopia impacts many domains of quality of life including difficulty with near vision tasks, such as reading printed text, using a smartphone, or threading a needle [ 5 , 6 ]. Difficulty performing these tasks can worsen over time and is typically more significant if the lighting is not optimal [ 2 , 6 ]. Such problems can, in turn, impact work productivity, social interactions, household activities, and emotional well-being [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Minimal qualitative research [ 6 ] into the lived experience of presbyopia (not limited to a single form of correction) has been published, and what has been published focuses generally on refractive errors rather than being specific to presbyopia. Traditionally qualitative research is conducted via interviews or focus groups.…”

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Social Media Listening to Understand the Lived Experience of Presbyopia: Systematic Search and Content Analysis Study

Wolffsohn¹,

Leteneux-Pantais²,

Chiva-Razavi³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Presbyopia is defined as the age-related deterioration of near vision over time which is experienced in over 80% of people aged 40 years or older. Individuals with presbyopia have difficulty with tasks that rely on near vision. It is not currently possible to stop or reverse the aging process that causes presbyopia; generally, it is corrected with glasses, contact lenses, surgery, or the use of a magnifying glass. Objective This study aimed to explore how individuals used social media to describe their experience of presbyopia with regard to the symptoms experienced and the impacts of presbyopia on their quality of life. Methods Social media sources including Twitter, forums, blogs, and news outlets were searched using a predefined search string relating to symptoms and impacts of presbyopia. The data that were downloaded, based on the keywords, underwent manual review to identify relevant data points. Relevant posts were further manually analyzed through a process of data tagging, categorization, and clustering. Key themes relating to symptoms, impacts, treatment, and lived experiences were identified. Results A total of 4456 social media posts related to presbyopia were identified between May 2017 and August 2017. Using a random sampling methodology, we selected 2229 (50.0%) posts for manual review, with 1470 (65.9%) of these 2229 posts identified as relevant to the study objectives. Twitter was the most commonly used channel for discussions on presbyopia compared to forums and blogs. The majority of relevant posts originated in Spain (559/1470, 38.0%) and the United States (426/1470, 29.0%). Of the relevant posts, 270/1470 (18.4%) were categorized as posts written by individuals who have presbyopia, of which 37 of the 270 posts (13.7%) discussed symptoms. On social media, individuals with presbyopia most frequently reported experiencing difficulty reading small print (24/37, 64.9%), difficulty focusing on near objects (15/37, 40.5%), eye strain (12/37, 32.4%), headaches (9/37, 24.3%), and blurred vision (8/37, 21.6%). 81 of the 270 posts (30.0%) discussed impacts of presbyopia—emotional burden (57/81, 70.4%), functional or daily living impacts (46/81, 56.8%), such as difficulty reading (46/81, 56.8%) and using electronic devices (21/81, 25.9%), and impacts on work (3/81, 3.7%). Conclusions Findings from this social media listening study provided insight into how people with presbyopia discuss their condition online and highlight the impact of presbyopia on individuals’ quality of life. The social media listening methodology can be used to generate insights into the lived experience of a condition, but it is recommended that this research be combined with prospective qualitative research for added rigor and for confirmation of the relevance of the findings.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social Media Listening to Understand the Lived Experience of Presbyopia: Systematic Search and Content Analysis Study

Wolffsohn¹,

Leteneux-Pantais²,

Chiva-Razavi³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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“…In 2012, myopia was estimated to affect 108 million people globally (Kandel et al, 2018;Stone & Shea, 2019). According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, approximately 1893 million people suffered from myopia worldwide in 2016 (Grzybowski, Kanclerz, & Muzyka-wo, 2019) Moreover, this number is estimated to increase to 4949 million by 2050, and the majority of these individuals will likely come from low-and middleincome countries (Ferraz, Corrente, Opromolla, & Schellini, 2014;Phec, 2017). Unfortunately, to date, no treatments are available to cure myopia or alter its progressive course unless a proper correction is given at the right time.…”

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confidence: 99%

Public Awareness And Knowledge Of Factors Associated With Myopia In Kisumu County, Western Kenya

Muma¹,

Obonyo²

2020

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Background: Myopia is a global public health priority. Many modifiable and non modifiable risk factors have been shown to influence the development of myopia, but these factors are not adequately known by the general public. This study assessed public awareness of the factors that are associated with myopia among the general population in Kisumu County, Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2019 to February 2020 using an Internet-based questionnaire. We collected basic socio demographic characteristics and investigated participants’ knowledge of risk and protective factors that are associated with myopia. The primary outcome measures were the proportions of participants who identified each option as a risk factor. Logistic regression analysis was performed to compare levels of the knowledge of factors that are associated with myopia across populations with different demographic characteristics. Results: Data from a total of 3,000 respondents were analyzed. The percentages of participants who accurately identified myopia risk factors were the following: 84.24% for genetics, 65.07% for reading and close up work, 56.68% for environmental conditions, 48.74% for visual stress, and 42.66% for diabetes. The percentages of participants who accurately identified myopia corrections were as follows: 90.00% for corrective lenses, 84.69% for corneal refractive surgery and 80.92% for refractive surgery. The majority of Kisumu residents correctly recognized the role of lifestyle factors in the development of myopia but not genetic factors. Levels of knowledge of the factors that are associated with myopia were significantly distinct across populations with different characteristics. The following socio demographic characteristics were associated with more comprehensive knowledge of myopia risk and corrective measures: women, young age, high education levels, white- collar jobs, and history of myopia in a family. Conclusions: Public awareness and knowledge of risk and corrective measures for myopia in Kisumu is still insufficient. More efforts are needed to publicize information about myopia to reduce risk and prevent myopia

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“…Minor reduction in vision (< 6/12) has been associated with an increased risk of death and physical, social & psychological problems in people older than fifty years. 4 A study highlighted that complication due to refractive errors in the form of the co-morbidities and the rehabilitative measures led to utilization of 26.8 billion international dollars. 5 The crude prevalence of myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism in persons greater than 30 year of age in Pakistan was found to be 36.5%, 27.1% and 37.1 % respectively.…”

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Prevalence of refractive errors by age and gender in patients reporting to ophthalmology department.

Siddiqui¹,

Chaudhary²,

Ullah³

et al. 2020

TPMJ

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Objectives: To determine the age and gender specific prevalence of different refractive errors in the patients presenting to the Ophthalmology Departments of the tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Analytical Cross-sectional study. Setting: Departments of Outpatient Ophthalmology at THQ Hospital Kabirwala, The Children’s Hospital & The Institute of Child Health Multan and Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: January 2020 to May 2020. Material & Methods: A total of 400 patients ≥ 4 years age of either gender were included. Patients with history of ocular surgery, trauma and advanced fundus disease were excluded. Age and gender of the patients was noted. Clinical examination and autorefraction were carried out. Quantitative data is presented as mean ± SD and qualitative data as frequency and percentages. Chi-square test is used to assess the association of refractive errors with age groups and gender. Results: Median age of the participants was 20 years (range 04 – 92 years). Males constituted 58% (n = 232) of the study participants. Most common refractive error were astigmatism (n=298, 74.5%) and myopia in 187 (46.75%) patients. Prevalence of myopia was significantly higher (p-value < 0.001) in 11-20 (39.6%) and 21-40 (34.2%) years age group and in males (64.7%, p-value 0.01). Hypermetropia was significantly higher (p-value <0.001) in 4-10 (36.8%) and ≥ 41 (38.7%) years age group with no gender predilection. Conclusion: This study shows prevalence of myopia being highest in males age 11-40 years and prevalence of hypermetropia being highest in children between 4-10 year and elderly ≥ 41 year with no gender predilection.

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Impact of refractive error on quality of life: a qualitative study

Abstract: Importance: This study qualitatively explores the impact of refractive error on adults, particularly after correction. Background:The study aimed to explore the impact of refractive error on quality of life.

Cited by 97 publications

References 38 publications

Social Media Listening to Understand the Lived Experience of Presbyopia: Systematic Search and Content Analysis Study

Social Media Listening to Understand the Lived Experience of Presbyopia: Systematic Search and Content Analysis Study

Public Awareness And Knowledge Of Factors Associated With Myopia In Kisumu County, Western Kenya

Prevalence of refractive errors by age and gender in patients reporting to ophthalmology department.

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