AIM:To validate a visual acuity(VA)test application on touchpad in the screening of pediatric population by comparing VA results obtained with conventional tests.METHODS:A cohort of 101 patients,44 girls and 57 boys w...AIM:To validate a visual acuity(VA)test application on touchpad in the screening of pediatric population by comparing VA results obtained with conventional tests.METHODS:A cohort of 101 patients,44 girls and 57 boys with a median of 6.5 years old(3-10 years of age),presenting for eye examinations in Ophthalmology Department(Strasbourg,France)between November 1st,2018,and February 1st,2019 were enrolled.Monocular and binocular VA testing was performed on the subject using both a standard test and the touchpad application(Monoyer,"E"or,Pigassou depending of children s capacities).Patients were excluded if they were physically or mentally unable to use the touchpad.The duration of each tests,the painfulness,the comprehension,the attention of children during the test and test’s preferences were also evaluated.RESULTS:There was a good linear correlation and intra-class correlation coefficient[ICC=0.50(0.34.0.64)for binocular acuity,0.74(0.64.0.82)for right eyes and 0.525(0.37.0.66)for left eye].The standard errors of measurement were very low(0.08.0.05.0.08 for binocular VA,right eyes VA and left eyes VA,respectively).There was no difference between two tests for right eye(P=0.126);left eye(P=0.098)and binocular acuity(P=0.085).Non inferiority was proved for all binocular[-0.06(-0.09.-0.03)],right eye[-0.04(-0.07.-0.01)]and left eye[-0.06(-0.09,-0.02)]VA.The sensitivity and specificity,which correspond to the ability for our app to detect amblyopia,were 92%and 80%respectively.CONCLUSION:Our touchpad application represents an efficient and valid test of VA in children with a high specificity to detect visual impairment.展开更多
AIM:To Introduce a new specialized visual acuity chart for amblyopic children aged 3-5 years old and its clinical applications.METHODS:The new visual acuity chart and notations were designed based on Weber-Fechner law...AIM:To Introduce a new specialized visual acuity chart for amblyopic children aged 3-5 years old and its clinical applications.METHODS:The new visual acuity chart and notations were designed based on Weber-Fechner law.The optotypes were red against a white background and were specially shaped four basic geometric symbols:circle,square,triangle,and cross.A regular geometric progression of the optotype sizes and distribution was employed to arrange in 14 lines.The progression rate of the optotype size between two lines was 1.2589 and the testing distance was 3m.Visual acuity score could be recorded as logMAR notation or decimal notation.Agestratified diagnostic criteria for amblyopia established by consensus statement on diagnosis of amblyopia(2011)among members of the Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Group,Ophthalmology Society,Chinese Medical Association(SPOGOSCMA)were illustrated in the new visual acuity chart.RESULTS:When assessing visual acuity in children aged 3-5 years old,this new visual acuity chart that consists of four symmetrical shapes(triangle,square,cross,and circle)overcame an inability to recognize the letters of the alphabet and difficulties in designating the direction of black abstract symbols such as the tumbling’E’or Landolt’C’,which the subjects were prone to lose interest in.The visual acuity score may be recorded indifferent notations:decimal acuity and logMAR.These two notations can be easily converted each other in the new eye chart.The measurements of this new chart not only showed a significant correlation and a good consistency with the international standard logarithmic visual acuity chart(r=0.932,P【0.01),but also indicated a high test-retest reliability(89%of retest scores were within 0.1 logMAR units of the initial test score).CONCLUSION:The results of this study support the validity and reliability of distance visual acuity measurements using the new eye chart in children aged3 to 5 years over a wide range of visual acuities,and the new eye chart is great for early detection of amblyopia.It can be applied in various clinical settings.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the influence of astigmatism on visual acuity in school-aged children, and to define a cutoff for clinically significant astigmatism. METHODS: This is a population-based, cross-sectional study. A...AIM: To investigate the influence of astigmatism on visual acuity in school-aged children, and to define a cutoff for clinically significant astigmatism. METHODS: This is a population-based, cross-sectional study. Among 5053 enumerated children aged 5-15 y in Guangzhou, 3729(73.8%) children aged 7-15 with successful cycloplegic auto-refraction(1% cyclopentolate) and a reliable visual acuity measurement were included. Ocular measurement included external eye, anterior segment, media and fundus and cycloplegic auto-refraction. Primary outcome measures included the relationship between severity and subtypes of astigmatism and the prevalence of visual impairment. Three criteria for visual impairment were adopted: best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA) ≤0.7, uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA) ≤0.5 or 〈0.7 in the right eye.RESULTS: Increases of cylinder power was significantly associated with worse visual acuity(UCVA: β=0.051, P〈0.01; BCVA: β=0.025, P〈0.001). A substantial increase in UCVI and BCVI was seen with astigmatism of 1.00 diopter(D) or more. Astigmatism ≥1.00 D had a greater BCVI prevalence than cylinder power less than 1.00 D(OR=4.20, 95%CI: 3.08-5.74), and this was also true for hyperopic, emmetropic and myopic refraction categories. Oblique astigmatism was associated with a higher risk of BCVI relative to with the rule astigmatism in myopic refractive category(OR=12.87, 95%CI: 2.20-75.38).CONCLUSION: Both magnitude and subtypes of astigmatism influence the prevalence of visual impairment in school children. Cylinder ≥1.00 D may be useful as a cutoff for clinically significant astigmatism.展开更多
●AIM:To develop a novel approach called the Autoacuity Tester,and to evaluate its validity,especially the sensitivity and specificity for detecting amblyopia.●METHODS:Children aged from 3 to 12 y(n=552)were enrolled...●AIM:To develop a novel approach called the Autoacuity Tester,and to evaluate its validity,especially the sensitivity and specificity for detecting amblyopia.●METHODS:Children aged from 3 to 12 y(n=552)were enrolled in the study.The validity of the Autoacuity Tester was evaluated by comparing it to the Tumbling E Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study(ETDRS)acuity chart for school age children,and Lea Symbols and Teller acuity card(TAC)for preschool children.The repeatability was assessed by coefficient of repeatability(COR).The sensitivity and specificity for detecting amblyopia were calculated.●RESULTS:The mean difference(95%limits of agreement)between the Autoacuity Tester and the ETDRS tests were-0.03(-0.24,0.19)logMAR for the school age group.In preschool children,the mean difference was 0.04(-0.14,0.21)logMAR between the Autoacuity Tester and the TAC and 0.00(-0.17,0.18)logMAR between the Autoacuity Tester and the Lea Symbols.For the school age group,the COR was 0.20 logMAR for the Autoacuity Tester and 0.18 logMAR for the ETDRS.For the preschool group,the COR was 0.13 logMAR for the Autoacuity Tester and 0.21 logMAR for TAC.The Autoacuity Tester(88%)is more sensitive than TAC(72%)in detecting amblyopia(P=0.04),while had similar specificity(92%vs 90%,P=0.20).●CONCLUSION:The Autoacuity Tester provides a reliable alternative for assessing visual acuity,and offers advantage of higher testability and repeatability for preschool children.展开更多
Childhood visual impairment(VI) have a significant impact on the educational achievement, career choices and social life of affected individual, and in children, is mainly due to either preventable or treatable causes...Childhood visual impairment(VI) have a significant impact on the educational achievement, career choices and social life of affected individual, and in children, is mainly due to either preventable or treatable causes. Reliable data on the prevalence and causes of VI in children will guide the development of a systematic vision screening program for its early detection and successful treatment of possible causes. The purpose of this literature review is to summarize the available data on prevalence and causes of VI in school-age children from various regions globally. A discussion on the major findings highlighting the definition criteria, classifications and limitations for further studies is also presented.展开更多
Purpose: To evaluate the applicability of different visual acuity charts for outpatient pediatric visual tests.Methods: Fifty-three children(53 eyes) aged 4-8 years undergoing visual acuity tests as outpatients were r...Purpose: To evaluate the applicability of different visual acuity charts for outpatient pediatric visual tests.Methods: Fifty-three children(53 eyes) aged 4-8 years undergoing visual acuity tests as outpatients were randomly selected for this study. The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of the eye with better visual acuity was measured for each child using the digital LogMAR visual chart,.the ETDRS visual chart,.and a new standard logarithm visual chart;.all measurements were repeated twice and the BCVA was recorded. Paired comparisons were made between the LogMAR visual acuity chart and ETDRS chart measurements or between the ETDRS chart and logarithm visual acuity chart measurements for statistical analysis of the differences in measurement of visual acuity..The results of different measurements by the same chart were compared to evaluate the consistency of the measurement results..Bland-Altman analysis was employed to evaluate the most suitable chart for outpatient measurement of visual acuity in children.Results:.Bland-Altman analysis revealed that the mean visual acuity measured was.(0.447 ±0.017 LogMAR).by the digital LogMAR chart,.(0.301±0.024 LogMAR).by the standard logarithm visual acuity chart, and(0.309 ±0.018 LogMAR) by the ETDRS visual acuity chart. The BCVA was significantly lower when measured by the LogMAR visual acuity chart than by the ETDRS chart(P<0.01). The BCVA was slightly higher when measured by the logarithm visual acuity chart than by the ETDRS chart, but the difference was not statistically sig nificant(P>0.05)..The Bland-Altman plot showed that the highest consistency was obtained with the digital LogMAR chart,with a difference between two repeated measurements of 0.068 LogMAR,.compared to 0.090 and 0.072 LogMAR for the logarithm and ETDRS visual acuity charts, respectively.Conclusion: All three types of visual acuity charts are appli-cable for outpatient measurement of pediatric visual acuity.The ETDRS and logarithm visual acuity charts have a higher consistency, but the LogMAR visual acuity chart shows better reproducibility..Consequently,.it is difficult to identify and distinguish which acuity chart is most suitable for cooperative children.展开更多
Vision screening plays an important role in the early detection of children who have or probably are predisposed to have specific visual problems. The validity and reliability of the screening batteries in relation to...Vision screening plays an important role in the early detection of children who have or probably are predisposed to have specific visual problems. The validity and reliability of the screening batteries in relation to the age group to be screened, and the person administering the test as well as the referral and follow-up criteria contribute to the overall outcome of the vision screening. Despite the long history of vision screening and significant improvement in the development of screening protocols, no agreement exists concerning the age at which children should be screened, the exact test batteries that should be included and who should conduct the screening. This review highlights some important aspects of the history of paediatric vision screening and available evidence in support of their use to detect visual conditions in children. It also examines some of the barriers against the development of paediatric vision screening models especially in low and medium income countries.展开更多
文摘AIM:To validate a visual acuity(VA)test application on touchpad in the screening of pediatric population by comparing VA results obtained with conventional tests.METHODS:A cohort of 101 patients,44 girls and 57 boys with a median of 6.5 years old(3-10 years of age),presenting for eye examinations in Ophthalmology Department(Strasbourg,France)between November 1st,2018,and February 1st,2019 were enrolled.Monocular and binocular VA testing was performed on the subject using both a standard test and the touchpad application(Monoyer,"E"or,Pigassou depending of children s capacities).Patients were excluded if they were physically or mentally unable to use the touchpad.The duration of each tests,the painfulness,the comprehension,the attention of children during the test and test’s preferences were also evaluated.RESULTS:There was a good linear correlation and intra-class correlation coefficient[ICC=0.50(0.34.0.64)for binocular acuity,0.74(0.64.0.82)for right eyes and 0.525(0.37.0.66)for left eye].The standard errors of measurement were very low(0.08.0.05.0.08 for binocular VA,right eyes VA and left eyes VA,respectively).There was no difference between two tests for right eye(P=0.126);left eye(P=0.098)and binocular acuity(P=0.085).Non inferiority was proved for all binocular[-0.06(-0.09.-0.03)],right eye[-0.04(-0.07.-0.01)]and left eye[-0.06(-0.09,-0.02)]VA.The sensitivity and specificity,which correspond to the ability for our app to detect amblyopia,were 92%and 80%respectively.CONCLUSION:Our touchpad application represents an efficient and valid test of VA in children with a high specificity to detect visual impairment.
文摘AIM:To Introduce a new specialized visual acuity chart for amblyopic children aged 3-5 years old and its clinical applications.METHODS:The new visual acuity chart and notations were designed based on Weber-Fechner law.The optotypes were red against a white background and were specially shaped four basic geometric symbols:circle,square,triangle,and cross.A regular geometric progression of the optotype sizes and distribution was employed to arrange in 14 lines.The progression rate of the optotype size between two lines was 1.2589 and the testing distance was 3m.Visual acuity score could be recorded as logMAR notation or decimal notation.Agestratified diagnostic criteria for amblyopia established by consensus statement on diagnosis of amblyopia(2011)among members of the Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Group,Ophthalmology Society,Chinese Medical Association(SPOGOSCMA)were illustrated in the new visual acuity chart.RESULTS:When assessing visual acuity in children aged 3-5 years old,this new visual acuity chart that consists of four symmetrical shapes(triangle,square,cross,and circle)overcame an inability to recognize the letters of the alphabet and difficulties in designating the direction of black abstract symbols such as the tumbling’E’or Landolt’C’,which the subjects were prone to lose interest in.The visual acuity score may be recorded indifferent notations:decimal acuity and logMAR.These two notations can be easily converted each other in the new eye chart.The measurements of this new chart not only showed a significant correlation and a good consistency with the international standard logarithmic visual acuity chart(r=0.932,P【0.01),but also indicated a high test-retest reliability(89%of retest scores were within 0.1 logMAR units of the initial test score).CONCLUSION:The results of this study support the validity and reliability of distance visual acuity measurements using the new eye chart in children aged3 to 5 years over a wide range of visual acuities,and the new eye chart is great for early detection of amblyopia.It can be applied in various clinical settings.
基金Supported by the World Health Organization under National Institute of Health contract N01-EY-2103Fundamental Research Funds of the State Key Laboratory in Ophthalmology+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81125007)The Research Accelerator Program was at University of Melbourne and the CERA FoundationThe Centre for Eye Research Australia receives Operational Infrastructure Support from the Victorian State Government
文摘AIM: To investigate the influence of astigmatism on visual acuity in school-aged children, and to define a cutoff for clinically significant astigmatism. METHODS: This is a population-based, cross-sectional study. Among 5053 enumerated children aged 5-15 y in Guangzhou, 3729(73.8%) children aged 7-15 with successful cycloplegic auto-refraction(1% cyclopentolate) and a reliable visual acuity measurement were included. Ocular measurement included external eye, anterior segment, media and fundus and cycloplegic auto-refraction. Primary outcome measures included the relationship between severity and subtypes of astigmatism and the prevalence of visual impairment. Three criteria for visual impairment were adopted: best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA) ≤0.7, uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA) ≤0.5 or 〈0.7 in the right eye.RESULTS: Increases of cylinder power was significantly associated with worse visual acuity(UCVA: β=0.051, P〈0.01; BCVA: β=0.025, P〈0.001). A substantial increase in UCVI and BCVI was seen with astigmatism of 1.00 diopter(D) or more. Astigmatism ≥1.00 D had a greater BCVI prevalence than cylinder power less than 1.00 D(OR=4.20, 95%CI: 3.08-5.74), and this was also true for hyperopic, emmetropic and myopic refraction categories. Oblique astigmatism was associated with a higher risk of BCVI relative to with the rule astigmatism in myopic refractive category(OR=12.87, 95%CI: 2.20-75.38).CONCLUSION: Both magnitude and subtypes of astigmatism influence the prevalence of visual impairment in school children. Cylinder ≥1.00 D may be useful as a cutoff for clinically significant astigmatism.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC1104600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770909)the Production&Education and Research Key Project of Guangdong Provincial Program(No.2011B090400499).
文摘●AIM:To develop a novel approach called the Autoacuity Tester,and to evaluate its validity,especially the sensitivity and specificity for detecting amblyopia.●METHODS:Children aged from 3 to 12 y(n=552)were enrolled in the study.The validity of the Autoacuity Tester was evaluated by comparing it to the Tumbling E Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study(ETDRS)acuity chart for school age children,and Lea Symbols and Teller acuity card(TAC)for preschool children.The repeatability was assessed by coefficient of repeatability(COR).The sensitivity and specificity for detecting amblyopia were calculated.●RESULTS:The mean difference(95%limits of agreement)between the Autoacuity Tester and the ETDRS tests were-0.03(-0.24,0.19)logMAR for the school age group.In preschool children,the mean difference was 0.04(-0.14,0.21)logMAR between the Autoacuity Tester and the TAC and 0.00(-0.17,0.18)logMAR between the Autoacuity Tester and the Lea Symbols.For the school age group,the COR was 0.20 logMAR for the Autoacuity Tester and 0.18 logMAR for the ETDRS.For the preschool group,the COR was 0.13 logMAR for the Autoacuity Tester and 0.21 logMAR for TAC.The Autoacuity Tester(88%)is more sensitive than TAC(72%)in detecting amblyopia(P=0.04),while had similar specificity(92%vs 90%,P=0.20).●CONCLUSION:The Autoacuity Tester provides a reliable alternative for assessing visual acuity,and offers advantage of higher testability and repeatability for preschool children.
文摘Childhood visual impairment(VI) have a significant impact on the educational achievement, career choices and social life of affected individual, and in children, is mainly due to either preventable or treatable causes. Reliable data on the prevalence and causes of VI in children will guide the development of a systematic vision screening program for its early detection and successful treatment of possible causes. The purpose of this literature review is to summarize the available data on prevalence and causes of VI in school-age children from various regions globally. A discussion on the major findings highlighting the definition criteria, classifications and limitations for further studies is also presented.
文摘Purpose: To evaluate the applicability of different visual acuity charts for outpatient pediatric visual tests.Methods: Fifty-three children(53 eyes) aged 4-8 years undergoing visual acuity tests as outpatients were randomly selected for this study. The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of the eye with better visual acuity was measured for each child using the digital LogMAR visual chart,.the ETDRS visual chart,.and a new standard logarithm visual chart;.all measurements were repeated twice and the BCVA was recorded. Paired comparisons were made between the LogMAR visual acuity chart and ETDRS chart measurements or between the ETDRS chart and logarithm visual acuity chart measurements for statistical analysis of the differences in measurement of visual acuity..The results of different measurements by the same chart were compared to evaluate the consistency of the measurement results..Bland-Altman analysis was employed to evaluate the most suitable chart for outpatient measurement of visual acuity in children.Results:.Bland-Altman analysis revealed that the mean visual acuity measured was.(0.447 ±0.017 LogMAR).by the digital LogMAR chart,.(0.301±0.024 LogMAR).by the standard logarithm visual acuity chart, and(0.309 ±0.018 LogMAR) by the ETDRS visual acuity chart. The BCVA was significantly lower when measured by the LogMAR visual acuity chart than by the ETDRS chart(P<0.01). The BCVA was slightly higher when measured by the logarithm visual acuity chart than by the ETDRS chart, but the difference was not statistically sig nificant(P>0.05)..The Bland-Altman plot showed that the highest consistency was obtained with the digital LogMAR chart,with a difference between two repeated measurements of 0.068 LogMAR,.compared to 0.090 and 0.072 LogMAR for the logarithm and ETDRS visual acuity charts, respectively.Conclusion: All three types of visual acuity charts are appli-cable for outpatient measurement of pediatric visual acuity.The ETDRS and logarithm visual acuity charts have a higher consistency, but the LogMAR visual acuity chart shows better reproducibility..Consequently,.it is difficult to identify and distinguish which acuity chart is most suitable for cooperative children.
文摘Vision screening plays an important role in the early detection of children who have or probably are predisposed to have specific visual problems. The validity and reliability of the screening batteries in relation to the age group to be screened, and the person administering the test as well as the referral and follow-up criteria contribute to the overall outcome of the vision screening. Despite the long history of vision screening and significant improvement in the development of screening protocols, no agreement exists concerning the age at which children should be screened, the exact test batteries that should be included and who should conduct the screening. This review highlights some important aspects of the history of paediatric vision screening and available evidence in support of their use to detect visual conditions in children. It also examines some of the barriers against the development of paediatric vision screening models especially in low and medium income countries.