The Presenting Visual acuity and Satisfaction of Visual Acuity Tests on Health Checkups in Korean Adults

Abstract

The aim of this study was to survey the presenting visual acuity (VA) and satisfaction of VA tests in health checkups and to suggest ways in which eye care can be improved. VA data were obtained from the results of the health checkups for Korean adults in 2002-2007. Satisfaction questionnaires were administered via direct interview with 173 participants who had health checkups. The prevalence of VA 0.5-1.4 was 76.24%. Women had a higher prevalence than men below VA 0.9 and men had a higher prevalence than women above VA 1.0. The change in VA with age had a tendency to decrease after forties. Findings for satisfaction of VA tests on health checkups showed a level of neutral agreement. In order to enhance satisfaction, it is important that vision testing should provide examinees with referral criterion and follow-up VA results. It is also necessary to have comprehensive eye examination and utilize optometric instruments and professional examiners.

Visual Acuity Outcomes in Diseases Associated with Reduced Visual Acuity: An Analysis of the National Health Insurance Service Database in Korea

“…These data have enabled population-based studies on cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Korea and many other countries [ 7 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. Although the NHIS provides extensive medical services compared to similar systems in other countries, only a few NHIS data-based studies on vision have been conducted [ 15 , 16 ].…”