Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Ava K Bittner
College of Optometry, 3200 South University Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
Tanzania
Research Article
Improved Adherence to Vision Self-monitoring with the Vision and Memory Stimulating (VMS) Journal for Non-neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration during a Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s): Ava K Bittner, Sheryl Torr-Brown, Ellen Arnold, Antonia Nwankwo, Patricia Beaton, Radhika Rampat, Gislin Dagnelie and Mark RoserAva K Bittner, Sheryl Torr-Brown, Ellen Arnold, Antonia Nwankwo, Patricia Beaton, Radhika Rampat, Gislin Dagnelie and Mark Roser
Objective: An educational, interactive journal [Vision and Memory Stimulating (VMS) journal] was developed to boost patient confidence and promote long-term adherence with weekly vision self-monitoring in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients at risk for vision loss from new-onset neovascularization.Methods: In a multicenter randomized controlled trial, 198 subjects with intermediate stage, non-neovascular AMD received the VMS journal or followed usual care (e.g. their doctor’s instructions for vision monitoring; Amsler grid). At 6 and/or 12 months post-enrollment, 157 subjects completed a questionnaire on vision self-monitoring.Results: At 6 and 12 months, respectively, 85% and 80% of the VMS journal subjects reported vision monitoring at least weekly, which represent statistically significant 7.1 and 4.2 .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000320