scholarly journals Eye-Tracking as a Tool to Evaluate Functional Ability in Everyday Tasks in Glaucoma

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enkelejda Kasneci ◽  
Alex A. Black ◽  
Joanne M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Search ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Analytical Approaches

To date, few studies have investigated the eye movement patterns of individuals with glaucoma while they undertake everyday tasks in real-world settings. While some of these studies have reported possible compensatory gaze patterns in those with glaucoma who demonstrated good task performance despite their visual field loss, little is known about the complex interaction between field loss and visual scanning strategies and the impact on task performance and, consequently, on quality of life. We review existing approaches that have quantified the effect of glaucomatous visual field defects on the ability to undertake everyday activities through the use of eye movement analysis. Furthermore, we discuss current developments in eye-tracking technology and the potential for combining eye-tracking with virtual reality and advanced analytical approaches. Recent technological developments suggest that systems based on eye-tracking have the potential to assist individuals with glaucomatous loss to maintain or even improve their performance on everyday tasks and hence enhance their long-term quality of life. We discuss novel approaches for studying the visual search behavior of individuals with glaucoma that have the potential to assist individuals with glaucoma, through the use of personalized programs that take into consideration the individual characteristics of their remaining visual field and visual search behavior.

The Impact of Gaze Controlled Technology on Quality of Life

2012 ◽  
pp. 48-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Pasian ◽  
Fulvio Corno ◽  
Isabella Signorile ◽  
Laura Farinetti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Gaze Control ◽  
Communication Method ◽  
Tracking Device ◽  
The Impact

This chapter presents the process of introducing an eye tracking device to impaired users. It reports results from a gaze control user trial conducted with people for whom gaze control is a necessity due to their current condition or for whom it will soon become a necessity because of a progressive disease. Special attention is paid to the impact of this new communication method on their quality of life.

scholarly journals The Impact of Change in Visual Field on Health-Related Quality of Life

Ophthalmology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia M. Patino ◽  
Rohit Varma ◽  
Stanley P. Azen ◽  
David V. Conti ◽  
Michael B. Nichol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Location of Progressive Visual Field Loss on Longitudinal Changes in Quality of Life of Patients with Glaucoma

Ophthalmology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 552-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Y. Abe ◽  
Alberto Diniz-Filho ◽  
Vital P. Costa ◽  
Carolina P.B. Gracitelli ◽  
Saif Baig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Visual Field Loss ◽  
Longitudinal Changes ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The feasibility and effects of eye movement training for visual field loss after stroke: a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262093605
Author(s):  
Christine Hazelton ◽  
Alex Pollock ◽  
Diane Dixon ◽  
Anne Taylor ◽  
Bridget Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Visual Field Loss ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Movement Training

Introduction Visual field loss affects around 20% of stroke survivors, reducing quality of life. Eye movement training is a promising rehabilitation method, and several different interventions are used by occupational therapists. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and effects of four eye movement training interventions for stroke survivors with visual field loss. Method A mixed methods study – quantitative n-of-1 with qualitative interviews. The participants were 11 home-dwelling stroke survivors with visual field loss. The interventions used were MyHappyNeuron, NVT, Rainbow Readers and VISIOcoach, delivered in a randomised order. Visual search, reading speed, activities of daily living and quality of life were assessed three times before intervention use, then immediately after each intervention; these were analysed visually. A final semi-structured interview was then analysed using framework methods. Results Evidence of effect was divergent. Quantitatively there was no measured effect, but qualitatively participants reported benefits in visual skills, daily life skills and emotions, which varied by intervention. Median training time was 3–4 hours (range 0.5–6.5) for NVT, Rainbow Readers and MyHappyNeuron, and 9.5 hours (range 2.3–16.8) for VISIOcoach. Conclusion Eye movement training interventions were feasible for stroke survivors at home. Qualitative evidence suggests that variations in the eye movements trained and delivery modality underlie variations in perceived effect.

scholarly journals Relationship between Vision-Related Quality of Life and Central 10° of the Binocular Integrated Visual Field in Advanced Glaucoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshio Yamazaki ◽  
Kenji Sugisaki ◽  
Makoto Araie ◽  
Hiroshi Murata ◽  
Akiyasu Kanamori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Sensitivity Loss ◽  
Humphrey Field Analyzer ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Advanced Glaucoma ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Left Quadrant

Abstract To investigate the relationships between sensitivity loss in various subfields of the central 10° of the binocular integrated visual field (IVF) and vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) in 172 patients with advanced glaucoma. Using the Random Forest algorithm, which controls for inter-correlations among various subfields of the IVF, we analysed the relationships among the Rasch analysis-derived person ability index (RADPAI), age, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), mean total deviations (mTDs) of eight quadrant subfields in the IVF measured with the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) 10-2 program (10-2 IVF), and mTDs of the upper/lower hemifields in the IVF measured with the HFA 24-2 program (24-2 IVF). Significant contributors to RADPAIs were as follows: the inner and outer lower-right quadrants of the 10-2 IVF contributed to the dining and total tasks; the lower-left quadrant of the 10-2 IVF contributed to the walking, going out and total tasks; the lower hemifield of the 24-2 IVF contributed to the walking, going out, dining, miscellaneous and total tasks; and BCVA contributed more to the letter, sentence, dressing and miscellaneous tasks than to others. The impact of damage in different 10-2 IVF subfields differed significantly across daily tasks in patients with advanced glaucoma.

scholarly journals The Impact of Biometeorological Conditions on the Perception of Landscape

Atmosphere ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Półrolniczak ◽  
Ilona Potocka ◽  
Leszek Kolendowicz ◽  
Mateusz Rogowski ◽  
Szymon Kupiński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Physical State ◽  
Eye Tracker ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
General Feeling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

A landscape is part of our daily lives and our perception of its features may significantly impact our quality of life. This article presents the results of research aimed at determining the influence of biometeorological conditions on the way in which we perceive the landscape. An eye tracker was used throughout each season of the year to determine how 52 respondents observed the landscape while taking into consideration whether the landscape had a favorable or unfavorable impact on those same respondents. Additionally, each test was preceded by the completion of a questionnaire intended to assess the mental and physical state of each respondent. The calculated eye movement indexes demonstrated the impact of the biometeorological conditions on their perception of the landscape. Statistically significant differences in their perception of the landscape were ascertained depending on the type of weather and the respondents’ general feeling irrespective of their sex.

The Impact of Visual Field Clusters on Performance-based Measures and Vision-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Glaucoma

2016 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Sun ◽  
Clarissa Lin ◽  
Michael Waisbourd ◽  
Feyzahan Ekici ◽  
Elif Erdem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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