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Repeated visual field screening in the aged.

B Bengtsson1

  • 1Department of Research in Primary Health Care, University of Lund, Sweden.

Acta Ophthalmologica
|December 1, 1988
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Repeated visual field screening in individuals in their seventies is feasible and effective. This study found that re-screening improved test success rates and identified few new visual field defects.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Visual field screening is crucial for detecting vision impairments, particularly in aging populations.
  • Previous population surveys established baseline visual health in individuals born between 1907-1921.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and utility of repeated visual field screening in an elderly cohort.
  • To determine the incidence of new visual field defects in this population over time.

Main Methods:

  • Visual field screening was conducted in 1511 individuals (born 1907-1921) during 1977-1978.
  • A follow-up screening was performed 8.4 years later on 1038 individuals (2039 eyes).
  • Success rates of tests and incidence of visual field defects were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • The success rate of visual field tests either improved or remained stable in the repeated screening.
  • The incidence of non-glaucomatous visual field defects was low, at 0.006 per year.
  • The study demonstrated the practicality of re-screening elderly individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Repeated visual field screening in individuals in their seventies is a viable and beneficial public health strategy.
  • This approach can help monitor visual health and detect potential defects in aging populations.
  • The findings support the continued use of visual field screening for early detection of vision loss.