Dr.RAGHURAMAN BALASUBRAMANIAN, R16225
A Cross-sectional Observational study performed during july 2013-june 2014 in the Low vision Clinic. Data obtained included demographic profile, ocular conditions causing low vision and types of low vision devices and methods prescribed. Of the total 1049 patients, 670 (63.9%) were males, 251 (23.9%) were in the 0-10 years age group, 515 (49.1%) were from Tamilnadu,371 (35.4%) had best corrected visual acuity between 6/18-6/60. The main causes for low vision were Retinitis pigmentosa (38.1%), Amblyopia (20.7%), ARMD (16.6%). Low vision devices were advised for 626 (59.7%) patients. The overall acceptance rate of low vision devices was 19.5%,the maximum being Magnifiers (27.5%). There was significant improvement in quality of life of patients who accepted the assistance with low vision devices. This elucidates the profile of low vision patients.With early recognition, appropriate and effective rehabilitation,regular follow-up,the burden of low vision could be well tackled.
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