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Author(s) -
Garoufalis, Pam,
Islam, F. M. A.,
Chen, C. Y.,
Dirani, M.,
Taylor, H. R.,
Baird, P. N.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2008.01788.x
Subject(s) - citation , plan (archaeology) , medicine , floor plan , library science , computer science , history , archaeology
Purpose: To determine the accuracy of proband-reported family history of myopia and the effect of proband's age, gender and education on accuracy. Methods: Three hundred and three subjects aged 11-72 years, from 98 pedigrees were examined. Vision, refraction and family history were examined. Probands with a prior diagnosis of myopia were asked to report if they were aware of any nuclear relatives with myopia. This reported family history was then directly compared with the clinical findings of family members to calculate levels of accuracy. Results: Thirteen percent of probands were unaware of their positive family history of myopia. Accuracy of proband-reported family history of myopia was 86% for mother, 89% for father and 90% for sibling. Proband age was found to affect the accuracy of family history reports, with younger (<20 years) and older (>50 years) subjects reporting with much lower levels of accuracy. Proband gender and education had no significant effect (p > 0.01). Conclusions: As 13% of probands were unaware of their positive family history, this may suggest that a higher percentage of myopia may be inherited than reported. In instances where the proband is younger (<20 yrs) or older (>50 yrs) additional family contacts may be required