Self-Reported Visual Quality of Life After Combat Ocular Trauma

被引:9
作者
McLaughlin, Andrew [1 ]
Colyer, Marcus H. [1 ]
Ryan, Denise S. [2 ]
Sia, Rose K. [2 ]
Weichel, Eric D. [3 ]
Spiegelman, Andrew [4 ]
Eaddy, S. G. [5 ]
Mazzoli, Robert A. [4 ]
Bower, Kraig S. [6 ]
机构
[1] Walter Reed Natl Mil Med Ctr, Ophthalmol, 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889 USA
[2] Warfighter Refract Eye Surg Program & Res Ctr Ft, 9300 DeWitt Loop, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060 USA
[3] Retina Grp Washington, 7501 Greenway Ctr Dr,Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 USA
[4] Vis Ctr Excellence, 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889 USA
[5] Virginia Tech, Dept Biol Sci, 1405 Perry St, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
[6] Johns Hopkins Univ, Wilmer Eye Inst, 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
关键词
US MILITARY PERSONNEL; FUNCTION QUESTIONNAIRE; BRAIN-INJURY; NEI VFQ-25; EYE; VETERANS; HEALTH; TRIAL; IRAQ;
D O I
10.7205/MILMED-D-16-00139
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Objectives: To describe the visual outlook and quality of life of service members after combat ocular trauma. Methods: In a single-center, prospective observational study of service members sustaining ocular trauma, participants underwent a series of ocular examinations and noninvasive tests, including the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (VFQ-25). Results: Of the 165 enrolled participants, 137 completed the VFQ-25. The mean VFQ-25 composite score was 74.4 +/- 20.7 (range: 1.4-100). Among 118 participants with visual acuity assessment, 92% had best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/20 or better in at least one eye. Among participants with severe vision loss (BCVA <= 20/200), there was no statistically significant difference in self-reported general health compared to those without severe vision loss (p = 0.17). However, there was a significantly lower visual quality of life reported in the composite score and all of the 11 subscales of the VFQ-25. Conclusions: While this study provides evidence that combat ocular trauma is associated with a lower visual quality of life, limitations include the relatively small sample size and the limited documentation of the use of eye protection at time of injury among participants.
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