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Glare sensitivity in early cataracts

M S Lasa1, M J Podgor, M B Datiles

  • 1Ophthalmic Genetics and Clinical Services Branch, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1993
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Early posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSC) significantly impact glare sensitivity. Glare effects were noted in grade 2 PSC, indicating a need for better visual function tests for early cataracts.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vision Science
  • Optometry

Background:

  • Previous research linked significant glare sensitivity to advanced posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSC).
  • Early-stage cataracts (LOCS II grade 1) showed minimal glare sensitivity in prior studies.
  • The impact of early cataract stages on visual function requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate glare sensitivity in patients with early-stage cataracts (LOCS II grade 1 or 2).
  • To determine the association between early PSC and glare sensitivity.
  • To identify the specific stages of PSC that affect contrast sensitivity under glare conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT) and Pelli-Robson chart.
  • Assessed 50 patients diagnosed with early cataracts (LOCS II grade 1 or 2).

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  • Included 14 normal volunteers as a control group.
  • Analyzed the relationship between age, PSC grade, and contrast sensitivity under glare.

    • Main Results:

    • Age and PSC were significantly associated with changes in contrast sensitivity at high glare.
    • Eyes with grade 1 PSC did not show significant glare sensitivity differences compared to grade 0 PSC, after age adjustment.
    • Eyes with grade 2 PSC exhibited significant glare effects compared to eyes with grade 0 PSC.

    Conclusions:

    • Glare sensitivity is specifically associated with early (grade 2) posterior subcapsular cataracts.
    • Current tests may not adequately assess visual function changes in early cortical and nuclear cataracts.
    • Further development of visual function assessment tools is needed for comprehensive early cataract evaluation.