Open AccessA Randomized Trial of Objective Spectacle Prescriptions for Adults with Down Syndrome: Baseline Data and Methods
Author(s) -
Heather A Anderson,
Julia S. Benoit,
Jason D Marsack,
Ruth E. Manny,
Ayeswarya Ravikumar,
Karen D. Fern,
Kelsey R Trast
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
optometry and vision science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1538-9235
pISSN - 1040-5488
DOI - 10.1097/opx.0000000000001631
Subject(s) - visual acuity , repeatability , medicine , optometry , ophthalmology , standard deviation , spectacle , refractive error , randomized controlled trial , population , surgery , mathematics , statistics , environmental health , economics , market economy
It is difficult to determine the most efficacious refractive correction for individuals with Down syndrome using routine clinical techniques. New objective methods that optimize spectacle corrections for this population may reduce limitations on daily living by improving visual quality.