Self‐reported visual difficulties in Europe and related factors: a European population‐based cross‐sectional survey

Leveziel, Nicolas; Marillet, Simon; Braithwaite, Tasanee; Ingrand, Pierre; Pardhan, Shahina; Bron, A.; Jonas, Jost B; Resnikoff, Serge; Little, Julie‐Anne; Bourne, Rupert

doi:10.1111/aos.14643

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“…Recent research show that women are more likely to suffer from vision impairment than men 13,14 . Recent meta‐analyses of measured data 15 and also from self‐reports 16 confirm higher prevalence of visual impairment in women. Significantly higher ORs for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (OR = 2.52 [95% CI: 1.48–3·73]) and cataract (95% CI: 1.21 [1.17–1.25]) 17,18 have been found in women.…”

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Visual, hearing, and dual sensory impairment are associated with higher depression and anxiety in women

Pardhan

Sánchez

Bourne

et al. 2021

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Objective We investigated cross‐sectional gender‐specific associations with vision, hearing, and both (dual) impairment with depression and chronic anxiety using a large representative sample of Spanish adults. Methods The present study utilized data from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017. A total of 23,089 adults (15–103 years, 45.9% men) participated in this survey. Participants self‐reported whether they had suffered depression and/or anxiety, and also whether they experience vision, hearing and both vision/hearing (dual) impairment. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the associations between the three types of sensory impairment and anxiety or depression, in men and women. Results Across the whole sample (n = 23,089) the prevalence of depression and anxiety was between 2.00 and 2.56 times higher in women compared to men. Dual sensory impairment (hearing and vision) was associated with higher levels of depression (odds ratio [OR] = 2.980, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.170–4.091) and anxiety (OR = 2.636, 95% CI: 1.902–3.653) compared to single sensory impairment. Stratified associations by gender showed higher odd ratios for women with dual sensory loss (3.488 for depression and 3.478 for anxiety) compared to men (2.773 for depression and 1.803 for anxiety). Conclusions Dual sensory impairment (hearing and seeing) is are associated with increased depression and anxiety. Women with dual sensory impairment showed stronger associations compared to men among adults in Spain. Interventions are needed to address vision and/or hearing impairment in order to reduce anxiety and depression especially in women.

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Visual, hearing, and dual sensory impairment are associated with higher depression and anxiety in women

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Bourne

et al. 2021

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“…Sensory impairments are common in the second half of life, and the prevalence of—both objective and self-reported—impaired sensory functioning increases when individuals enter old and very old age ( Bainbridge & Wallhagen, 2014 ; Homans et al, 2017 ; Horowitz et al, 2005 ; Keeffe, 2019 ; Leveziel et al, 2020 ; Peelle, 2020 ). The widespread negative consequences of sensory impairments for functional ability, quality of life and other psychosocial outcomes are well documented ( Davis et al, 2016 ; Heyl & Wahl, 2014 ; Wettstein & Wahl, 2015 ).…”

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Perceived Stress Predicts Subsequent Self-Reported Problems With Vision and Hearing: Longitudinal Findings From the German Ageing Survey

2021

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Although stress is a risk factor for various diseases in later life, its role for sensory abilities in the second half of life has rarely been empirically addressed. We examined if perceived stress at baseline predicts self-reported difficulties with vision and hearing 3 years later. We also explored whether chronological age is a moderator of associations between stress and sensory difficulties. Our sample was derived from the German Ageing Survey and consisted of n = 5,085 individuals aged 40–95 years ( M = 64.01 years, SD = 10.84 years). Controlling for baseline self-reported sensory functioning, socio-demographic indicators, self-rated health and chronic diseases, greater perceived stress at baseline predicted greater self-reported difficulties with vision and hearing 3 years later. The effect of stress did not vary by age. Our findings suggest that, from middle adulthood to advanced old age, stress is a risk factor for increases in self-perceived problems with vision and hearing.

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“…As uncorrected refractive errors cause disability and economic loss at both the personal and national levels, it is important to reduce its burden worldwide and nationally. According to clinical experience and quantitative measures, refractive error has a significant impact on people's quality of life and affects people's psychosocial well-being [22][23][24][25][26][27] . Even under conservative assumptions, the estimated productivity loss associated with visual impairments from uncorrected refractive errors is substantially greater than the cost of correcting refractive errors [26] .…”

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Uncorrected refractive errors are important causes of avoidable visual impairment in Hungary: re-evaluation of two existing national data sets

Németh,

Sándor,

Keve

et al. 2023

Int J Ophthalmol

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AIM: To review existing data for the prevalence of corrected, uncorrected, and inadequately corrected refractive errors and spectacle wear in Hungary. METHODS: Data from two nationwide cross-sectional studies were analysed. The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness study collected population-based representative national data on the prevalence of visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive errors and spectacle coverage in 3523 people aged ≥50y (Group I). The Comprehensive Health Test Program of Hungary provided data on the use of spectacles in 80 290 people aged ≥18y (Group II). RESULTS: In Group I, almost half of the survey population showed refractive errors for distant vision, about 10% of which were uncorrected (3.2% of all male participants and 5.0% of females). The distance spectacle coverage was 90.7% (91.9% in males; 90.2% in females). The proportion of inadequate distance spectacles was found to be 33.1%. Uncorrected presbyopia was found in 15.7% of participants. In all age groups (Group II), 65.4% of females and 56.0% of males used distance spectacles, and approximately 28.9% of these spectacles were found to be inappropriate for dioptric power (with 0.5 dioptres or more). The prevalence of inaccurate distance spectacles was significantly higher in older age groups (71y and above) in both sexes. CONCLUSION: According to this population-based data, uncorrected refractive errors are not rare in Hungary. Despite recent national initiatives, further steps are required to reduce uncorrected refractive errors and associated negative effects on vision, such as avoidable visual impairment.

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Self‐reported visual difficulties in Europe and related factors: a European population‐based cross‐sectional survey

Cited by 5 publications

References 41 publications

Visual, hearing, and dual sensory impairment are associated with higher depression and anxiety in women

Visual, hearing, and dual sensory impairment are associated with higher depression and anxiety in women

Perceived Stress Predicts Subsequent Self-Reported Problems With Vision and Hearing: Longitudinal Findings From the German Ageing Survey

Uncorrected refractive errors are important causes of avoidable visual impairment in Hungary: re-evaluation of two existing national data sets

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