Characterisation of deficits in driving performance and self-regulation practices among older drivers with bilateral cataract

尽管老年人群中白内障的患病率很高，但关于第一眼和第二眼白内障手术对驾驶结果的影响的证据有限。这项前瞻性研究将使用自然的车载驾驶员监测设备和最先进的驾驶模拟器来检查双眼白内障患者在第一次眼科手术前、手术之间和第二次眼科手术后的视力、屈光管理、驾驶模式、自我调节和驾驶性能的临床测量之间的关联。结果将告知眼科和许可当局关于手术和屈光管理以及适合驾驶评估的老年司机与双边白内障。

Despite the high prevalence of cataract among the older population, there is limited evidence on the impact of first and second eye cataract surgery on driving outcomes. This prospective study will use naturalistic in-vehicle driver monitoring devices and a state-of–the-art driving simulator to examine the association between clinical measures of vision, refractive management, driving patterns, self-regulation and driving performance for bilateral cataract patients before first eye surgery, between surgeries and after second eye surgery. The results will inform Ophthalmology and licensing authorities regarding surgical and refractive management as well as fitness to drive assessments for older drivers with bilateral cataract.