Visual problems of new Malaysian drivers

Abdul Mutalib, Haliza and Md Mustafa, Md Muziman Syah and Mohammad Fadzil, Norliza (2010) Visual problems of new Malaysian drivers. Malaysian Family Physician, 5 (2). pp. 95-98. ISSN 1985-2274 (O), 1985-207X (P)

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Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of poor visual acuity, colour blindness and visual field defect of new Malaysian drivers. Methods: A total of 3717 new drivers (50.2% males and 49.8% females) age 19±6 years, voluntarily participated in this study. Standard optometric apparatus such as LogMAR Charts, Ishihara plates and HandHeld Bernell Perimeter were used and standard procedures were applied. Results: The visual examination showed 6.7% (n=250) of subjects achieved less than 0.3 LogMAR with better eye whilst 2.2% (n=83) had failed the Ishihara Test (2.1% males and 0.1% females). Most of the affected drivers were deutranopia. Only 2094 subjects had their visual field using a mobile Handheld Bernell Perimeter. 1.72% (n=36) subjects have less than 120 degrees of peripheral field of vision. Conclusions: The visual status among new Malaysian drivers needs to be taken seriously to ensure safe driving. Other factors such as colour vision and visual field screening have to be considered seriously when evaluating the visual performance of a driver. Good visual performance is indispensible for safe driving.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4891/5171
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Visual acuity, colour defect, visual field, driving
Subjects:	R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Optometry and Visual Science Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Md Muziman Syah Md Mustafa
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2011 12:10
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2022 15:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5171

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