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The correlation of quality of life impact of refractive correction score with visual disturbances and contrast sensitivity in spectacle wearers: a preliminary study
Md Mustafa Md-Muziman-Syah1, Anis Farahin Ahmad Puad2, Noorhazayti Ab. Halim3.
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between Quality of Life Impact of Refractive Correction (QIRC) score with visual disturbances and contrast sensitivity in spectacle wearers. Methods: A total of 21 specta- cle-corrected moderate myopes was recruited. Subjects completed the QIRC questionnaire for quality of life assess- ment. The functional and emotional QIRC scores were analysed separately. Visual disturbances were evaluated using the Halo and Glare Simulator, and contrast sensitivity was measured by the M&S Smart System II. All measurements were taken binocularly in 1 lux illumination. Spearman’s test was employed to evaluate the correlations. Results: The most common visual disturbance was diffuse glare. The functional QIRC score was significantly correlated with glare intensity (r = -0.54, P = 0.01). Whereas, the emotional QIRC score was significantly correlated with contrast sensitiv- ity (r = 0.45, P = 0.04). Conclusion: The functional QIRC score is lower when the glare intensity is greater, and the emotional QIRC score is higher in person with greater contrast sensitivity. Hence, glare intensity and contrast sensi- tivity measurements are suggested to predetermine spectacle wearers’ functional vision and well-being, respectively.
Affiliation:
- International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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MyJurnal (2021) |
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3 |
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0.000 |
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Scopus 2020 |
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CiteScore (0.2) |
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Q4 (Medicine (all)) |
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SJR (0.144) |
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