Epidemiological Analysis and Low Vision Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired Registered in Seoul
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 572-579, 2009.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-11388
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To analyze the clinical manifestations, epidemiology and low vision rehabilitation results of the visually impaired registered in Seoul, Korea.METHODS:
Using a randomized, stratified systematic sampling method, we selected 60 participants registered as visually impaired who lived in Seoul. Ophthalmologic examinations of these participants were performed by one ophthalmologist.RESULTS:
The mean age of participants was 55.0+/-11.6 years. The rank 6 was the most common visual disability degree (40.0%). Ocular trauma (21.3%), optic neuropathy (20.2%) and glaucoma (11.2%) were the most common causes for visual disability. The distribution ratios of low vision and blindness were 34.4+/-11.9% and 19.7+/-10.0%, respectively. Low vision rehabilitation was performed (low vision patients, n=17), and both near and distance visual acuities improved (p<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
Low vision rehabilitation would be a great help to the visually impaired.
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Índice:
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Asunto principal:
Visión Ocular
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Agudeza Visual
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Enfermedades del Nervio Óptico
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Glaucoma
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Ceguera
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Baja Visión
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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