Patients Seeking a Visual Impairment Certificate
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
This study investigates the prevalence, causes, and demographic characteristics of patients seeking visual impairment certificates at Assiut Ophthalmology Hospital. Using a prospective cross-sectional design, it aims to identify the magnitude and nature of visual impairment in this population by analyzing clinical data, performing comprehensive eye examinations, and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients requesting visual impairment certificate at Assiut ophthalmology hospital having all investigations Visual field, OCT macula, VEP, ERG, US, Fundus photography Werepatients who fulfilled WHO's definition of blindness. The blind patients according to WHO's,were defined as patients having best corrected distance visual acuity (BCVA) of 3/60 or less in the better eye or a visual field restricted to 10 or less in the widest diameter of vision.
Disqualifiers
Patients unwilling to participate in the study Incomplete or missing investigations
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
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Trial groups
383 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov