Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between various measures of visual function and balance. Methods: The SEE project assessed 2490 community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 84, for binocular visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, glare disability, stereoacuity, and a variety of eye diseases. Self assessment of balance was evaluated, and balance was measured by observation of side-by-side, semi-tandem, and tandem stands. Results: 6.9% of subjects reported severe difficulty with balance. This prevalence increased with age, from 4.8% in the 65-69 year olds, to 14.0% in subjects aged 85-89. Adjusted for age, the following variables showed significant associations with severe difficulty with balance: stereoacuity (p0.4). When entered into a multiple logistic regression, stereoacuity(p
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Feb 15 1996 |
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The relationship between visual function and balance : The SEE project. / Friedman, S. M.; Rubin, G. S.; West, Sheila K; Munoz, Beatriz; Bandeen Roche, Karen J; Zeger, Scott; Schein, Oliver D; Fried, Linda P.
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AU - Friedman, S. M.
AU - Rubin, G. S.
AU - West, Sheila K
AU - Munoz, Beatriz
AU - Bandeen Roche, Karen J
AU - Zeger, Scott
AU - Schein, Oliver D
AU - Fried, Linda P
PY - 1996/2/15
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N2 - Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between various measures of visual function and balance. Methods: The SEE project assessed 2490 community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 84, for binocular visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, glare disability, stereoacuity, and a variety of eye diseases. Self assessment of balance was evaluated, and balance was measured by observation of side-by-side, semi-tandem, and tandem stands. Results: 6.9% of subjects reported severe difficulty with balance. This prevalence increased with age, from 4.8% in the 65-69 year olds, to 14.0% in subjects aged 85-89. Adjusted for age, the following variables showed significant associations with severe difficulty with balance: stereoacuity (p0.4). When entered into a multiple logistic regression, stereoacuity(p
AB - Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between various measures of visual function and balance. Methods: The SEE project assessed 2490 community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 84, for binocular visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, glare disability, stereoacuity, and a variety of eye diseases. Self assessment of balance was evaluated, and balance was measured by observation of side-by-side, semi-tandem, and tandem stands. Results: 6.9% of subjects reported severe difficulty with balance. This prevalence increased with age, from 4.8% in the 65-69 year olds, to 14.0% in subjects aged 85-89. Adjusted for age, the following variables showed significant associations with severe difficulty with balance: stereoacuity (p0.4). When entered into a multiple logistic regression, stereoacuity(p
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