| Visual function after pan-retinal photocoagulation: a survey. | |
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PMID: 4038642 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thirty-five diabetic patients who had undergone pan-retinal photocoagulation were surveyed to determine the frequency and severity of visual difficulties they experience. Among the most frequent problems were difficulty adjusting to dim lighting, difficulty adjusting to bright lighting, and trouble in sorting dark colors. Judging distances, negotiating stairways, and avoiding obstacles were identified as having become more difficult since the laser treatment. According to a correlation analysis, the difficulties encountered in some important tasks, such as driving in the daytime, were highly related to visual acuity. However, many of the problems reported most frequently, and many of the problems whose frequency had increased the most since the laser therapy, were not related to acuity. Despite their many visual complaints, the patients expressed very positive attitudes toward the photocoagulation treatment. |
Authors:
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P W Russell; R Sekuler; C Fetkenhour |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Diabetes care Volume: 8 ISSN: 0149-5992 ISO Abbreviation: Diabetes Care Publication Date: 1985 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-04-16 Completed Date: 1985-04-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805975 Medline TA: Diabetes Care Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-63 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adaptation, Ocular Adolescent Adult Dark Adaptation Diabetic Retinopathy / physiopathology, surgery* Humans Laser Therapy* Lasers* / adverse effects Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Vision Disorders / etiology*, physiopathology Visual Acuity Visual Fields |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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AG01251/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
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