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  • Neurology
  • Human Physiology

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  • Visual and reading impairments affect a large majority of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • Reading speed (RS) in PD has been understudied despite its potential impact on daily life.
  • Understanding reading performance is crucial for managing the multifaceted challenges of PD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare reading acuity (RA) and RS between individuals with PD and a healthy control group (CG).
  • To utilize the Radner-Vissum reading charts for standardized assessment of reading capabilities.
  • To identify specific reading deficits associated with Parkinson's disease.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-two participants with PD and 52 controls were recruited, with specific inclusion/exclusion criteria for each group.
  • The Radner-Vissum reading charts were used to measure RA and RS with optimal refractive correction.
  • Key variables analyzed included age, sex, RA, corrected RA score, maximum, mean, and minimum RS, total words per minute (wpm), distance to near visual acuity ratio, and critical print size (CPS).

Main Results:

  • Participants with PD demonstrated significantly lower RS and RA compared to the CG.
  • Individuals with PD exhibited more reading errors and poorer corrected RA scores.
  • Lower maximum, mean, and minimum RS, along with fewer total wpm, were observed in the PD group, indicating poorer reading performance.

Conclusions:

  • Parkinson's disease is associated with significant reading impairments, necessitating targeted interventions.
  • Assessing reading skills is vital for comprehending the daily limitations faced by individuals with PD.
  • Future research should explore specific treatment strategies to enhance reading performance in this population.