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The development of the Indian vision function questionnaire: questionnaire content.

G V S Murthy1, S K Gupta, R D Thulasiraj

  • 1Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 19, 2005
PubMed
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Vision impairment in India significantly impacts daily life, affecting ambulation, activities, and social interactions. These challenges are comparable to global findings, though specific contexts differ.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Vision impairment presents significant challenges globally.
  • Developing culturally relevant quality of life instruments is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and categorize the lived experiences and problems faced by individuals with vision impairment in India.
  • To lay the groundwork for a vision-specific quality of life instrument tailored for the Indian population.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 46 focus groups across three regions in India, involving separate sessions for men and women.
  • Grouped participants by vision impairment type: cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy/macular degeneration, and mixed low vision.
  • Extracted, coded, and summarized nearly 5000 problem statements into 18 major domain areas.

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Main Results:

  • Ambulation, household/occupational activities, vision symptoms, and people recognition were the most frequently reported problem areas.
  • Difficulties with eating, drinking, psychological well-being, self-care, reading, and watching television constituted another quarter of the reported issues.
  • Problem domains were consistent across different vision impairment categories, with variations in their ranking.

Conclusions:

  • The functional and psychological consequences of vision impairment in India mirror those reported internationally.
  • While the nature of challenges is similar, the specific context and impact of these problems vary within the Indian population.