The Relationship between Reading Speed and Center Scotoma in Age-related Macular Degeneration / 医学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the relationship between reading speed and center scotoma in age-related macular degeneration.Methods 46 eyes of 46 age-related macular degeneration patients underwent reading speed and center threshold examination,and the relationship was analysed.Results The mean reading speed was 183?60words/min,and had significant relationship with the deepness of the center scotoma.Conclusions The reading speed in age-related macular degeneration patient was decreased,and it related to the deepness of the center scotoma.