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ArticleTaiwan journal of ophthalmology

Quality of life in children with low vision following use of low vision aids.

V Kavitha, Mallikarjun M Heralgi, Mubashir Parkar, Sneha Harogoppa

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Article in Taiwan journal of ophthalmology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

V KavithaDepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Mallikarjun M HeralgiDepartment of Cornea and Refractive Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Mubashir ParkarDepartment of Cataract Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Sneha HarogoppaDepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Eye Hospital in Bangalore · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextVision loss early in life has profound functional and psychological implications. Functional vision, defined as vision that can be used to perform a task(s) requiring vision, can be assessed by a number of tools. Questionnaires are a popular tool.

aimsThis study aimed at assessing the vision-related quality of life (QOL) with the help of LV Prasad-Functional Vision Questionnaire (LVP-FVQ) and also to analyze the outcome of baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) 3 months after the introduction of low vision aids (LVAs) in children with low vision (LV). SETTINGS AND

designThis was a prospective, longitudinal study. SUBJECTS AND

methodsThirty children aged between 8 and 18 years with LV were recruited and prescribed LVAs for distance and/or near based on their needs. The QOL and BCVA for distance and near were assessed before and 3 months after the introduction of LVAs. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Student's

resultsThere was a significant improvement in the vision-related QOL (

conclusionLVAs are effective in improving the vision-related QOL and can also act as vision stimulator.

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Best-corrected visual acuitychildrenlow visionlow vision aidsquality of life

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