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Explore findings from the EBU Low Vision Conference 2018 in Slovenia, including discussions on visual fatigue, coping strategies, economic burdens, and patient perspectives. Learn about causes, consequences, and strategies related to visual impairment and fatigue.
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EBU Low Vision Conference 2018 Slovenia
11 juni 2018 Low vision and fatigue Joyce van Boven, Optometrist, The Netherlands
11 juni 2018 General fatigue and visual fatigue Subjective Awareness Reading test
Reading test Optimal conditions stop when getting tired or having problems to read A person with full sight reads 200-300 words per minute How long? 11 juni 2018
Reading test Female, 57 years old, DRP, Visus 0.33; 1 minute / 73 words per minute Female, 48 yo, RP, V 0,12; 2 minutes / 70 wpm Male, 38 yo, LHON, V 3/300; 1 minute / 75 wpm 11 juni 2018
Reading test Male, 18 yo, NAH, V 0.10; 5 minutes / 37 wpm Female, 44 yo, glaucoma, V 1.0 5.45 minutes / 113 wpm Female, 36 yo, opticopathie, V 0.30 1 minute, 107 wpm 11 juni 2018
Research The economic burden of visual impairment and comorbid fatigue (W. Schakel et al.) Severe fatigue in 57% of the participants with vision loss, In 22% of the particpants with full vision. 11 juni 2018
research Associated with significantly increased social cost for participants with vision loss This effect was not observed in participants with full sight. 11 juni 2018
11 juni 2018 Exploring the patient perspective of fatigue in adults with visual impairment (W. Schakel et al.) Symptoms Causes Consequences Coping strategies
Coping strategies Relaxation External support Socialising Physical exercise Acceptence of fatigue 11 juni 2018
Causes (top 5): High cognitive load Amound and intensity of activities Effort for visual perception Difficulties with light intensity Negative cognitions 11 juni 2018
Possible interventions? 11 juni 2018
11 juni 2018 - Optimize conditions / structure - Raise awareness - Enforcing bounderies - New practical interventions should not exeed energy capacity of the cli nt. - Cognitive behavioural therapy
research http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/8/e0 15023.long http://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx? articleid=2678190 11 juni 2018
EBU Low Vision Conference 2018 Slovenia
