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Abstract

Objective: The main objective of the present study was to find out visual outcomeof Low Vision Devices among patients suffering from different diseases causing reduced visualacuity in the area of Dera Ghazi Khan, Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Setting: OphthalmologyDepartment, Dera Ghazi Khan which is a tertiary care hospital. Period: 10th February, 2014 to31st December, 2014. Material and Methods: Patients (n=55) presented for their low visionassessment included two groups age wise as patients equal or more than 18 years age (n=22)and patients less than 18 years (n=33). LOG MAR VA charts, contrast sensitivity test, visualfields through arc perimeters, color vision with color pencils hue 16 test along with objective andsubjective refractions were applied. All the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version16.00. Results: Patients (n=55) aged 7-90 years presented for their low vision assessment hadmean age 23.73+ 2.9 years. The patients were divided into two age groups. First group was22 (40%) patients equal or more than 18 years age and second consisted of 33(60%) patientsless than 18 years age group. Among the patients examined, 40 (72.7%) were males and 15(27.3%) were females. Our study results revealed that the low vision devices provision wasassociated with a statistically significant improvement in both near and distance visual acuitiesand with patients’ fulfillment. Conclusion: There was a significant improvement in far and nearvisual acuity of the patients suffering from a multiplicity of blindness caused diseases by whichpatients are able to improve their quality of life and able to do their tasks without getting helpfrom others.