H17.1 H18.6
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Assessment of reading speed with different Low Vision Aids using the International reading speed text (IReST) test.
Low vision aid: Optical magnifying glass
Group 2: Low vision aid: Electro
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Corneal dystrophies or corneal scars after chemical/ thermal burns or corneal damage induced by ocular GvHD or limbal stem cell deficiency 2. Or Keratoconus which cannot be treated by contact lens 3. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) = 0,3 in the better eye 4. Fluent german 5. No Intention of corneal transplantation (PKP, DMEK, DSAEK etc.), amnion membrane transplantation and/or limbal stem cell transplantation 6. Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Nystagmus 2. Analphabetism 3. Diagnosed depression 4. Intended corneal transplantation 5. Function loss because of other diseases of retina, the optical nerve and vitreous body 6. Uncontrolled pathological intraocular pressure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of the LVA (Low Vision Aid) with the highest reading Speed using "International reading Speed text" (IReST) in patients with visual impairment due to corneal diseases | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Evaluate costs, problems and user behaviour of patients with corneal diseases related to LVAs (LVAQ-15) • Evaluate ability to perform tasks daily living in patients with corneal diseases (CAARV) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactUlrike Kaiser
Zentrum für Augenheilkunde des Universitätsklinikums Essen
Outcome results
None listed