Self-Reported Driving Difficulty, Avoidance, and Negative Emotion With On-Road Driving Performance in Older Adults With Glaucoma

Sabapathypillai, Sharon L.; Perlmutter, Monica S.; Barco, Peggy P.; Wilson, Brad; Gordon, Mae O.; Carr, David B.; Bhorade, Anjali M.

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2022.04.011

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“…Patients with moderate to severe glaucoma tend to stop driving prematurely compared with those with mild glaucoma [39]. One study found that patients with mild disease report greater driving difficulty and patients with moderate disease report greater negative emotions with driving compared to controls, both of which are associated with riskier driving behaviors [40 ▪ ]. However, glaucomatous visual field loss does not always correspond with decreased driving performance [33,41].…”

Section: Driving In Glaucoma Patients With Low Visionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vision rehabilitation in glaucoma patients

Shi

Salim

2023

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

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Purpose of reviewVision rehabilitation services are important but underutilized resources for patients with glaucoma. Glaucoma and its impact on vision can affect patients’ abilities to read and drive, two activities of daily living that are associated with quality of life and functional independence. In this review, we provide an overview of low vision, discuss barriers to vision rehabilitation, and outline various strategies and interventions to optimize visual function and quality of life in patients with glaucoma.Recent findingsStudies have shown that glaucoma negatively impacts reading, driving and overall quality of life. Decreased visual acuity, visual field loss and reduced contrast sensitivity play a role. Low vision services and interventions can help patients maximize visual function and improve their quality of life. Barriers to receiving these services exist at multiple levels and an increased awareness and integration into routine ophthalmic care are needed to deliver comprehensive care.SummaryGlaucoma is one of the leading causes of low vision. Ophthalmologists who treat glaucoma often tend to focus on objective measures to monitor progression and disease severity, but the functional impact of glaucoma should also be addressed. Low vision services can benefit patients, particularly for reading and driving, and should be considered as an essential component of patient care.

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Section: Driving In Glaucoma Patients With Low Visionmentioning

confidence: 99%